VIII Type 59
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Type 59 China

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Chinese medium tank. Initially, the vehicle was a copy of the Soviet medium T-54A tank. The Type 59 entered service in 1959. The first tanks manufactured had no gun stabilizer or night-vision device. Later the vehicle underwent several modernizations. Between 6,000 and 9,500 vehicles of all variants were manufactured from 1958 through 1987.

Nation China China
Tier Tier VIII
Type Medium Tank Medium Tank
Role Versatile Medium Tank Versatile Medium Tank

Crew

Crew Member Commander
Crew Member Gunner
Crew Member Driver
Crew Member Loader

Loader

Radio Operator

VIII

Type 59

VIII

NORINCO 12150L-59

IX

A-220

VIII

Type 59

VIII

100 mm Type 59

This is a Premium vehicle. Premium vehicles earn more credits and experience per battle, and provide a range of other bonuses.

Characteristics

Firepower

250 / 250 / 330 HP Damage
185 / 241 / 50 mm Armor Penetration
7.90 s Gun reload time
7.59 rounds/min Rate of Fire
1,899 HP/min Damage per Minute
2 s Aiming Time
0.35 m Dispersion at 100 m
50 pcs Ammo Capacity

Mobility

36 / 39.80 t Weight/Load Limit
650 hp Engine Power
18.06 hp/t Specific Power
60 km/h Top Speed
46 deg/s Traverse Speed
46 deg/s Turret Traverse Speed

Survivability

1,300 HP Hit Points
100 / 80 / 45 mm Hull Armor
230 / 130 / 60 mm Turret Armor
10.03 s Suspension repair time

Spotting

380 m View Range
600 m Signal Range

Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.

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