Oplot T-84U vs Type 59MII
The Oplot T-84U and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively. The Oplot T-84U weighs 48.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 75 km/h for the Oplot T-84U vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 540 km for the Oplot T-84U vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Oplot T-84U is armed with a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun.
| Ukrainian main battle tank, manufactured by the Malyshev HMB Plant, lacking confirmed service or production numbers. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $5 million |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 9,077 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 540 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.72 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.56 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.28 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.05 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 520 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Oplot T-84U or Type 59MII?
The Oplot T-84U is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Oplot T-84U or Type 59MII?
The Oplot T-84U has a longer operational range at 540 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Oplot T-84U or Type 59MII?
The Oplot T-84U is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Oplot T-84U or Type 59MII?
The Oplot T-84U is longer at 9.72 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the Oplot T-84U and Type 59MII require?
The Type 59MII requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Oplot T-84U's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Oplot T-84U and Type 59MII?
The Oplot T-84U is armed with 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.