T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs Type 59MII
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively. The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran weighs 40.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 50 km/h for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 450 km for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is armed with a 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has been produced in 6,142 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| Soviet tank, manufactured from 1961, saw production of over 6,000 units and export to numerous nations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 6,142 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
| 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 | 40.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.39 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.05 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| 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 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 59MII?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 59MII?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is heavier at 40.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 59MII require?
Both the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 6,142 units of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran.
What are the main armaments of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 59MII?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is armed with 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.