Type 59-IIA Legend

The Type 59 Legend (Abbreviated as Type 59 * in some game menus) is a tier 4 Premium Main Battle Tank originating from China. It was given as a gift to players during Christmas 2015, and has been offered in various promotions since.

Player Recommendations
Possessing the best accuracy of tier 4 MBTs, this vehicle is best suited to mobile, long-range combat, preferably in hull down positions to hide the weak frontal hull armor.

Pros

 * Good base accuracy of any T4 MBT
 * Good base camo level of any T4 MBT

Cons

 * Mediocre acceleration and top speed
 * Poor hull armor
 * Poor aim time
 * Poor penetration

Upgrade Suggestions
Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Advanced Fire Control
 * Augmented Optics
 * Improved Gun Breech
 * Improved Pioneer Tool Kit
 * Improved Spall Liner

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Juan Carlos, to improve the aim speed, camo factor, and crew stats.
 * Driver: Smooth Ride, Off-Road Driving
 * Gunner: Sharpshooter, Quick Draw
 * Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells/Preparation

Upgrades
Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.

History
Class: Main Battle Tank Developed: 1980s Service: N/A Vehicles Built: N/A Operators: China Originating as a pure copy of the Soviet T-54A, which was imported to and later mass-produced in China in the 1950s to replace the aging Type 58 (an imported T-34), the Type 59 Main Battle Tank gradually evolved into quite a different vehicle. The Type 59-IIA is one of the evolutions of the Type 59 Main Battle Tank, which in turn is a Chinese T-55 copy from the 1950s. The Type 59 was produced in very large quantities but eventually became obsolete, leading to a number of attempts to upgrade its performance. This variant features a 105mm rifled gun as well as a suite of modern western electronics.