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Type 59MII vs Type 69

Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
Type 69 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 69
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Specifications
Type 59MII Type 69
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 730 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 37.0 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 440 km 440 km
Length 9.05 m 8.65 m
Width 3.30 m 3.27 m
Height 2.59 m 2.80 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 59MII Type 69
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 520 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp

Overview

The Type 59MII and the Type 69 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Norinco respectively.

The Type 59MII weighs 37.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 69. Top speed is 50 km/h for the Type 59MII vs 50 km/h for the Type 69. Operational range is 440 km for the Type 59MII vs 440 km for the Type 69. The Type 59MII is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun, while the Type 69 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun.

The Type 59MII has been produced in 9,077 units vs 730 for the Type 69. The Type 59MII entered service 13 years before the Type 69 (1959 vs 1972).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 59MII or Type 69?
The Type 69 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 69?
The Type 69 has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 59MII or Type 69?
The Type 69 is heavier at 37.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 59MII or Type 69?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the Type 69's 8.65 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 59MII and Type 69 require?
Both the Type 59MII and Type 69 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 59MII or Type 69?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 730 units of the Type 69.
What are the main armaments of the Type 59MII and Type 69?
The Type 59MII is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun while the Type 69 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.