MilitaryType 59
Tankconfirmed
The Type 59 is a Chinese-produced main battle tank, based on the Soviet T-54A. It served as the backbone of the People's Liberation Army's armored forces for decades.
Specifications
| Type | Tank |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Introduced | 1959 |
| Generation | 1st gen MBT |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 50 km/h |
| Range | 400 km |
| Crew | 4 |
| Weight | 36 t |
History
It was the first domestically produced main battle tank for China and has undergone numerous upgrades and variants throughout its service life.
Operators
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