Type 59/-I / WZ-120 Main Battle Tank
Type 59-II/A / WZ-120B Main Battle Tank
Type 59D/D-I / WZ-120C Main Battle Tank
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Date of Introduction | 1959 (Type 59) 1979 (Type 59-I) 1984 (Type 59-II) 1985 (Type 59-IIA) 1995 (Type 59D) |
| Proliferation | Many, including Pakistan and Iran |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 36.5-37 tons |
| Length (Hull) | 6.04 m |
| Width | 3.3 m |
| Height (Top of Turret) | 2.59 m |
| Ground Pressure | 0.8 kg/cm2 |
| Crew | 4 |
| Performance | |
| Powerplant | 520 hp diesel (Type 59); 580 hp diesel (Type 59-II) |
| Maximum Speed (Road) | 50 km/hr |
| Maximum Speed (Cross Country) | 25 km/hr |
| Average Speed (Cross Country) | 30-33 km/hr |
| Fording Depth (Unprepared) | 1.4 m |
| Fording Depth (w/ Snorkel) | 4.8-5.5 m |
| Range | 440; 600 w/ external tanks |
| Armament | |
| Main | |
| Secondary | |
| Countermeasures | |
