M60A3 TTS Patton vs Type 59MII
| American main battle tank, 8931 units built, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 8,931 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 | 52.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.75 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.96 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 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 M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 59MII?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 59MII?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is heavier at 52.6 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 59MII?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 59MII require?
Both the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 8,931 units of the M60A3 TTS Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 59MII?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.