59-Patton

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59-Patton
After 1960, Chinese government launched the development of a new tank. The engineering experiments included a wide use of previously produced Type 59 tanks. One vehicle was equipped with the turret, gun, and fire control system of an American M48A3 tank.

90 mm Gun M41

59-Patton

9RM

NORINCO 12150LP

59-Patton

Shell Types:

AP
HEAT
HE

Equipment:

Consumables:

Firepower:

Ammunition54 (rounds)
Caliber90 (mm)
Damage240 / 240 / 320 (HP)
Penetration212 / 250 / 45 (mm)
Rate of Fire8.00 (rounds/min)
Average Damage per Minute1920 (HP)
Shells in the Magazine  
Time for Loading Between Shots  (s)
Time for Complete Loading  (s)
Gun Loading7.50 (s)
Aiming Time1.90 (s)
Dispersion at 100 m0.36 (m)

Mobility:

Weight/Load Limit36.36 / 39.00 (t)
Engine Power620 (h.p.)
Specific Power17.05 (h.p./t)
Top Speed50 (km/h)
Reverse Speed20 (km/h)
Traverse Speed46 (deg/s)
Turret Traverse Speed44 (deg/s)

Survivability:

Hit Points1400 (HP)
Hull Armor100 / 80 / 45 (mm)
Turret Armor177 / 76 / 50 (mm)

Spotting:

View Range400 (m)
Signal Range525 (m)
 

Crew:

Commander
Gunner
Driver
Loader(Radio Operator)