PT-91 Twardy vs Type 59MII
The PT-91 Twardy and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by ZMIS and Norinco respectively. The PT-91 Twardy weighs 48.5 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 70 km/h for the PT-91 Twardy vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 650 km for the PT-91 Twardy vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The PT-91 Twardy is armed with a 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds), while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The PT-91 Twardy has been produced in 285 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| Polish main battle tank, entering service in 1995, features ERAWA dynamic armour. | |
| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | ZMIS |
| Number produced | 285 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.4 million |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
| 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 | 48.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 650 km ◉ |
| Length | 10.00 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.70 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.60 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | PZL-Wola S-1000R diesel 1,000 hp (750 kW) |
| Main armament | 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 7.62mm FN MAG coaxial general-purpose machine gun (2,000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 37.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 440 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.05 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.30 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.59 m ◉ |
| 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 PT-91 Twardy or Type 59MII?
The PT-91 Twardy is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the PT-91 Twardy or Type 59MII?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the PT-91 Twardy or Type 59MII?
The PT-91 Twardy is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the PT-91 Twardy or Type 59MII?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the PT-91 Twardy and Type 59MII require?
The Type 59MII requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PT-91 Twardy or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 285 units of the PT-91 Twardy.
What are the main armaments of the PT-91 Twardy and Type 59MII?
The PT-91 Twardy is armed with 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.