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T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs Type 59MII

T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
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Specifications
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran 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 6,142 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 40.0 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 450 km 440 km
Length 9.00 m 9.05 m
Width 3.30 m 3.30 m
Height 2.39 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran Type 59MII
Main armament 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp

Overview

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. The Type 59MII entered service 2 years before the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran (1959 vs 1961).

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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.