Type 59-IIA Legend
Type 59-IIA Legend (Type 59 *) | |
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Details | |
Tier / Class:
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4 MBT |
Nation: |
China |
Dealer: |
Special |
Reputation: |
N/A |
Cost: |
N/A |
Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
420 |
DPM: |
2,855 |
Penetration: |
250 mm |
Hit Points: |
2,200 |
Hull F/S/R: |
100/80/45 |
Turret F/S/R: |
200/160/65 |
Max Speed: |
52.20 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
7.63 s |
Hull Traverse: |
25.40 deg/s |
Camouflage: |
0.200 |
Vision: |
390.00 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.13° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-6.0/-4.0° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
16.64 deg/s |
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.
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Player Recommendations[edit | edit source]
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 and Cons[edit | edit source]
Pros[edit | edit source]
- Good base accuracy of any T4 MBT
- Good base camo level of any T4 MBT
Cons[edit | edit source]
- Mediocre acceleration and top speed
- Poor hull armor
- Poor aim time
- Poor penetration
Upgrade Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.
Retrofit Suggestions[edit | edit source]
- Advanced Fire Control
- Augmented Optics
- Improved Gun Breech
- Improved Pioneer Tool Kit
- Improved Spall Liner
Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions[edit | edit source]
- 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
Armor[edit | edit source]
Reputation Cost | Credits | Hull Armor (F/S/R) | Hull Composition | Turret Armor (F/S/R) | Turret Composition | ERA Type | ERA Modifiers | ||||
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Stock | Stock | 100/80/45 | Steel | 200/160/65 | Steel | - | |||||
The Type 59 is an all-steel main battle tank based on the Soviet T-54A. Its relatively well armored and sloped turret provides slightly higher frontal armor than the T-54, making it dangerous in hull down position. |
Firepower[edit | edit source]
Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Velocity | Accuracy (Fully Aimed) | Reload Time | Shells in Magazine | Reload within Magazine | Burst Fire Rate |
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105mm 105-I APDS | AP | Stock | 420 | 0m | 250mm | 1,425m/s | 0.14° | 9.00s | 1 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 6.66rd/min |
105mm 105-HEAT-I | HEAT | Stock | 420 | 0m | 300mm | 1,115m/s | 0.15° | 9.00s | 1 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 6.66rd/min |
105mm 105-HEP-I | HE | Stock | 420 | 0m | 210mm | 732m/s | 0.16° | 9.00s | 1 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 6.66rd/min |
Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Velocity | Accuracy (Fully Aimed) | Reload Time | Shells in Magazine | Reload within Magazine | Burst Fire Rate |
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7.62mm AP | AP | Stock | 8 | 0m | 18mm | 855m/s | 0.15° | 5.00s | 800 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 400.00rd/min |
Mobility[edit | edit source]
Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | 0 to 32km/h | 0 to Max Speed | Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
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Model 12150L7 Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 52.20km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 7.63s | {{{0-max}}} | 25.40deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades[edit | edit source]
Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.
History[edit | edit source]
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.