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Type 59MII vs Type 98

Type 59MII vs Type 98 at a glance — weight 37,000 vs 50,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 65 km/h, range 440 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 3.

Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
Type 59MII Type 98
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Norinco
Number produced 9,077 units 18 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2.5 million
Combat weight 37.0 tons 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 440 km 450 km
Length 9.05 m 9.99 m
Width 3.30 m 3.45 m
Height 2.59 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 59MII Type 98
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 520 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 59MII or Type 98?
The Type 98 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 59MII or Type 98?
The Type 98 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 59MII or Type 98?
The Type 98 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 59MII or Type 98?
The Type 98 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 59MII and Type 98 require?
The Type 59MII requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Type 98.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 59MII or Type 98?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 18 units of the Type 98.
What are the main armaments of the Type 59MII and Type 98?
The Type 59MII is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 98 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.