Safir 74 vs Type 59MII
Overview
The Safir 74 and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks.
The Safir 74 weighs 36.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 50 km/h for the Safir 74 vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 390 km for the Safir 74 vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Safir 74 is armed with a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun.
| Iranian tank, a T-54/T-55 upgrade, features a new fire control system. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 36.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 390 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.95 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.32 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShKM 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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 Safir 74 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Safir 74's 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.
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.