Comparing: 59-Patton vs. T-54 first prototype

Ch26_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.

R112_T54_45

Developed at Factory No. 183 in 1944. It was based on the T-44, with many components modified to enhance the armor and armament of the new vehicle. According to one source, the first prototype was built at the end of 1944. However, some other sources mention another date—January 1945. The tank underwent trials in March and April 1945, but never entered mass production.

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Guns
Engines
Suspensions
Radios
Main Characteristics
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Tier VIII VIII
Battle Tiers 8 9 10 8 9 10
Price 7,200 8,750
Hit Points 1400 HP 1300 HP
Signal range 525 m 700 m
Speed Limit50 km/h44 km/h
Speed Limit Back20 km/h18 km/h
Weight 36.36 t 35.5 t
Load limit 39.00 t 38.70 t
Crew
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Loader (Radio Operator)
  • Commander (Radio Operator)
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Loader
Armor
Hull Armor
Front:
100 mm
Side:
80 mm
Rear:
45 mm
Front:
120 mm
Side:
90 mm
Rear:
45 mm
Turret Armor
Front:
177.8 mm
Side:
76.2 mm
Rear:
50.8 mm
Front:
180 mm
Side:
120 mm
Rear:
75 mm
Mobility
Engine Power 520 hp 520 hp
Horse power / weight 14.30 hp/t 14.65 hp/t
Traverse Speed 46 d/s 42 d/s
Max Climb Angle 25 25
Hard terrain resistance 0.90 1.10
Medium terrain resistance 1.00 1.20
Soft terrain resistance 2.00 1.90
Fire Chance 12 % 15 %
Engine Type Diesel Diesel
Turret
View Range 400 m 360 m
Turret Traverse 44 d/s 40 d/s
Traverse Arc 360 360
Armament
Damage (Explosion radius)
AP
240 HP
HEAT
240 HP
HE
320 HP (1.46 m)
AP
250 HP
APCR
250 HP
HE
330 HP (1.76 m)
Penetration
AP
190 mm
HEAT
250 mm
HE
45 mm
AP
183 mm
APCR
235 mm
HE
50 mm
Shell Price
AP
305
HEAT
10 (gold)
HE
230
AP
252
APCR
11 (gold)
HE
252
Shell Speed
AP
914 m/s
HEAT
1219 m/s
HE
732 m/s
AP
895 m/s
APCR
1119 m/s
HE
895 m/s
Damage / min
AP
1920 HP/min
HEAT
1920 HP/min
HE
2560 HP/min
AP
1875 HP/min
APCR
1875 HP/min
HE
2475 HP/min
Rate of Fire 8.00 r/m 7.50 r/m
Reload time 7.50 s 8.00 s
Clip / /
Accuracy 0.36 m 0.36 m
Aim time 2.30 s 2.40 s
Elevation Arc
Ammo Capacity 54 rounds 34 rounds
Camo value
Stationary % %
In motion % %
When Firing % %
Battle performance
Accuracy % %
Neto Credits Income
Winrate % %
Damage dealt
Kills per Battle
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