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Safir 74 vs Type 59MII

Safir 74 vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 36,000 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 50 km/h, range 390 vs 440 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Safir 74 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Safir 74Full specs
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Specifications
Safir 74 Type 59MII
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Vehicle Industries Group Norinco
Number produced 400 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 390 km 440 km
Length 8.95 m 9.05 m
Width 3.60 m 3.30 m
Height 2.32 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Safir 74 Type 59MII
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 DShKM 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 690 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Safir 74 or Type 59MII?
Both the Safir 74 and Type 59MII have a maximum road speed of 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Safir 74 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Safir 74's 390 km.
Which is heavier, the Safir 74 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is heavier at 37.0 tons combat weight compared to the Safir 74's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Safir 74 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the Safir 74's 8.95 meters.
How many crew members do the Safir 74 and Type 59MII require?
Both the Safir 74 and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Safir 74 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 400 units of the Safir 74.
What are the main armaments of the Safir 74 and Type 59MII?
The Safir 74 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.