STRV-103 "S" vs Type 59MII

Overview

The STRV-103 "S" and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Bofors and Norinco respectively.

The STRV-103 "S" weighs 42.5 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 50 km/h for the STRV-103 "S" vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 390 km for the STRV-103 "S" vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The STRV-103 "S" is armed with a 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun.

The STRV-103 "S" has been produced in 260 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.

Swedish tank, with 260 units built, used a turretless design with a fixed gun.
Origin country πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Bofors
Number produced 260 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year.
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco
Number produced 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 42.5 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 50 km/h β—‰
Operational range 390 km β—‰
Length 8.99 m β—‰
Width 3.63 m β—‰
Height 2.14 m β—‰
Crew 3
Engine Diesel Engine with 490 hp
Main armament 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 3 7.62mm machine guns (2750 rounds)
Combat weight 37.0 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 50 km/h β—‰
Operational range 440 km β—‰
Length 9.05 m β—‰
Width 3.30 m β—‰
Height 2.59 m β—‰
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 STRV-103 "S" or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the STRV-103 "S" or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 390 km.
Which is heavier, the STRV-103 "S" or Type 59MII?
The STRV-103 "S" is heavier at 42.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the STRV-103 "S" or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 8.99 meters.
How many crew members do the STRV-103 "S" and Type 59MII require?
The Type 59MII requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the STRV-103 "S" or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 260 units of the STRV-103 "S".
What are the main armaments of the STRV-103 "S" and Type 59MII?
The STRV-103 "S" is armed with 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.