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

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

Characteristics

Firepower

HP Damage
mm Armor Penetration
HP/min Damage per Minute
s Aiming Time
m Dispersion at 100 m Improved dispersion at 100 m
pcs Ammo Capacity

Mobility

/ / t Weight/Load Limit
hp Engine Power
hp/t Specific Power
km/h Top Speed
deg/s Traverse Speed
deg/s Turret Traverse Speed

Survivability

HP Hit Points
/ / mm Hull Armor
/ / / / mm Turret Armor
s Suspension repair time

Spotting

m View Range
m Signal Range

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

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