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Type 59MII vs Type 79

Type 59MII vs Type 79 at a glance — weight 37,000 vs 39,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 50 km/h, range 440 vs 440 km, crew 4 vs 3.

Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
Type 59MII Type 79
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Norinco
Number produced 9,077 units 300 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 37.0 tons 39.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 440 km 440 km
Length 9.05 m 8.55 m
Width 3.30 m 3.27 m
Height 2.59 m 2.80 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 59MII Type 79
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 520 hp Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 59MII or Type 79?
Both the Type 59MII and Type 79 have a maximum road speed of 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 59MII or Type 79?
Both the Type 59MII and Type 79 have an operational range of 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, against 3 for the Type 79.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 59MII or Type 79?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 300 units of the Type 79.
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.