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T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs Type 59MII

T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
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Specifications
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 Type 59MII
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant Norinco
Number produced 16,532 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 36.5 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 400 km 440 km
Length 9.00 m 9.05 m
Width 3.27 m 3.30 m
Height 2.40 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 Type 59MII
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 690 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp

Overview

The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively.

The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 weighs 36.5 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun.

The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in 16,532 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 entered service 11 years before the Type 59MII (1948 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is heavier at 37.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 59MII require?
Both the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 59MII?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 9,077 units of the Type 59MII.
What are the main armaments of the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 59MII?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.