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STRV-103 "S" vs Type 59MII

STRV-103 "S" vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 42,500 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 50 km/h, range 390 vs 440 km, crew 3 vs 4.

STRV-103 "S" main battle tank side profile drawing
🇸🇪 STRV-103 "S"Full specs
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MIIFull specs
Specifications
STRV-103 "S" Type 59MII
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Bofors Norinco
Number produced 260 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $0.4 million $-- million
Combat weight 42.5 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 390 km 440 km
Length 8.99 m 9.05 m
Width 3.63 m 3.30 m
Height 2.14 m 2.59 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
STRV-103 "S" Type 59MII
Main armament 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 3 7.62mm machine guns (2750 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 490 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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STRV-103 "S" side profile drawing STRV-103 "S" Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 260 built
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Largest operators · in service
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the STRV-103 "S" or Type 59MII?
Both the STRV-103 "S" and Type 59MII have a maximum road speed of 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, against 3 for the STRV-103 "S".
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.