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Type 59MII vs Type 61

Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
Type 61 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 61
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Specifications
Type 59MII Type 61
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Mitsubishi
Number produced 9,077 units 560 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 37.0 tons 35.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 45 km/h
Operational range 440 km 200 km
Length 9.05 m 8.19 m
Width 3.30 m 2.95 m
Height 2.59 m 2.50 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 59MII Type 61
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun 1 Type 61 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 520 hp Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp

Overview

The Type 59MII and the Type 61 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Mitsubishi respectively.

The Type 59MII weighs 37.0 tons vs 35.0 tons for the Type 61. Top speed is 50 km/h for the Type 59MII vs 45 km/h for the Type 61. Operational range is 440 km for the Type 59MII vs 200 km for the Type 61. The Type 59MII is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun, while the Type 61 carries a 1 Type 61 90mm gun.

The Type 59MII has been produced in 9,077 units vs 560 for the Type 61. The Type 59MII entered service 2 years before the Type 61 (1959 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 59MII or Type 61?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 59MII or Type 61?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 59MII or Type 61?
The Type 59MII is heavier at 37.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 59MII or Type 61?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 59MII and Type 61 require?
Both the Type 59MII and Type 61 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 59MII or Type 61?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the Type 59MII and Type 61?
The Type 59MII is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.