Type 59MII vs Type 79

Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year.
Profile of Type 59MII
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco
Number produced 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Chinese tank, a Norinco product, features a 105mm rifled gun, but production and service details are unavailable.
Profile of Type 79
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million
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
Combat weight 39.0 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 50 km/h â—‰
Operational range 440 km â—‰
Length 8.55 m â—‰
Width 3.27 m â—‰
Height 2.80 m â—‰
Crew 3
Engine Diesel Engine with 750 hp
Main armament 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 59MII or Type 79?
The Type 79 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 59MII or Type 79?
The Type 79 has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 59MII or Type 79?
The Type 79 is heavier at 39.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 59MII or Type 79?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the Type 79's 8.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 59MII and Type 79 require?
The Type 59MII requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 79's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Type 59MII and Type 79?
The Type 59MII is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 79 carries 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.