Comparing: T-54 first prototype vs. Type 59

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.

Ch01_Type59

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.

Modules
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Turrets
Guns
Engines
Suspensions
Radios
Main Characteristics
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Tier VIII VIII
Battle Tiers 8 9 10 8 9
Price 8,750 7,500
Hit Points
Signal range
Speed Limit44 km/h56 km/h
Speed Limit Back18 km/h20 km/h
Weight
Load limit
Crew
  • Commander (Radio Operator)
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Loader
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Loader (Radio Operator)
Armor
Hull Armor
Front:
120 mm
Side:
90 mm
Rear:
45 mm
Front:
100 mm
Side:
80 mm
Rear:
45 mm
Turret Armor
Mobility
Engine Power
Horse power / weight
Traverse Speed
Max Climb Angle
Hard terrain resistance
Medium terrain resistance
Soft terrain resistance
Fire Chance
Engine Type
Turret
View Range
Turret Traverse
Traverse Arc
Armament
Damage (Explosion radius)
Penetration
Shell Price
Shell Speed
Damage / min
Rate of Fire
Reload time
Clip
Accuracy
Aim time
Elevation Arc
Ammo Capacity
Camo value
Stationary %17.50 %
In motion %12.50 %
When Firing %3.76 %
Battle performance
Accuracy %74.1033 %
Neto Credits Income20240.9
Winrate %51.5932 %
Damage dealt1063.38
Kills per Battle0.855116
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