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Olifant 1 vs Type 59MII

Olifant 1 vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 56,000 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 34 vs 50 km/h, range 150 vs 440 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Olifant 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Olifant 1
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
Specifications
Olifant 1 Type 59MII
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer OMC Engineering Norinco
Number produced 250 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 56.0 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 150 km 440 km
Length 8.29 m 9.05 m
Width 3.39 m 3.30 m
Height 2.94 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Olifant 1 Type 59MII
Main armament 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 7.62mm AA machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Rolls Royce Meteor 4B V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Olifant 1 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Olifant 1's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Olifant 1 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Olifant 1's 150 km.
Which is heavier, the Olifant 1 or Type 59MII?
The Olifant 1 is heavier at 56.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Olifant 1 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the Olifant 1's 8.29 meters.
How many crew members do the Olifant 1 and Type 59MII require?
Both the Olifant 1 and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Olifant 1 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 250 units of the Olifant 1.
What are the main armaments of the Olifant 1 and Type 59MII?
The Olifant 1 is armed with 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.