T-64 vs Type 59MII
The T-64 and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively. The T-64 weighs 38.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 70 km/h for the T-64 vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 500 km for the T-64 vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The T-64 is armed with a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The T-64 has been produced in 13,000 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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-64 or Type 59MII?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-64 or Type 59MII?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the T-64 or Type 59MII?
The T-64 is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-64 or Type 59MII?
The T-64 is longer at 9.22 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the T-64 and Type 59MII require?
The Type 59MII requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-64 or Type 59MII?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 9,077 units of the Type 59MII.
What are the main armaments of the T-64 and Type 59MII?
The T-64 is armed with 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.