Type 59-IIA Legend

Type 59-IIA Legend (Type 59 *)
Details
Tier / Class:	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

Type 59-IIA Legend (Type 59 *)
Details
Tier / Class:	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
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.

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 and Cons

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

Armor

Type 59-IIA Legend Stock Armor

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull Armor (F/S/R)	Hull Composition	Turret Armor (F/S/R)	Turret Composition	ERA Type	ERA Modifiers
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

105mm Type 81-I Cannon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Area of effect	Penetration	Velocity	Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	Reload Time	Shells in Magazine	Reload within Magazine	Burst Fire Rate
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

7.62mm Secondary Weapon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Area of effect	Penetration	Velocity	Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	Reload Time	Shells in Magazine	Reload within Magazine	Burst Fire Rate
7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	0m	18mm	855m/s	0.15°	5.00s	800	{{{reloadm}}}s	400.00rd/min

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	0 to 32km/h	0 to Max Speed	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Model 12150L7 Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	52.20km/h	{{{reverse}}}	7.63s	{{{0-max}}}	25.40deg/s	{{{firechance}}}

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.

See also

• Type 62
• Type 69
• Type 79
• T-55

External links

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