Editing Type 59

{{DisambigMsg|the Tier 1 progression MBT|the Tier 4 special premium MBT|Type 59-IIA Legend}}
{{Vehicle
| image = 400px Type 62.png
| tier = 1
| class = MBT
| type = Progression
| nation = China
| dealer = Zhang Feng
| crew = *Commander
*Driver
*Gunner
*Loader
| next = [[Type 69]]<br>
[[OT-65A Vydra|OT-65A]]<br>
[[Type 79]]
| damage = 270
| penetration = 400
| dpm = 2612
| reload = 6.2
| hp = 1750
| hullvsap = 330
| hullvsheat = 445
| hullcomposition = Steel
| turretvsap = 670
| turretvsheat = 740
| turretcomposition = Steel
| speed = 50
| acceleration = 7.83
| weight = 36000
| hulltraverse = 30.16
| camo = 13
| vision = 340
| depression = -4
| elevation = 20
| accuracy = 0.082
| aimtime = 1.4
| turrettraverse = 40
}}
The '''Type 59''' is a Tier 1 progression [[Main Battle Tank]] under [[Zhang Feng]]'s dealership.

==History==
Class: Main Battle Tank<br>
Developed: 1956-1959<br>
Service: 1959+<br>
Vehicles built: cca 10000<br>
Operators: China, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chad, Congo, Iran, Iraq, Myanmar, North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, Tanzania, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

The Type 59 started as a license-produced variant of the Soviet T-54A medium tank. Before their relations deteriorated, the Soviet Union and China were closely cooperating on reviving and improving the Chinese heavy industry in the 1950s. One of the results of this cooperation was the start of the Chinese production of the first T-34 medium tank (designated Type 58 in Chinese service) and later on the Type 59.

The Type 59 was first introduced to the public during the great Chinese national parade in 1959 and the mass production ran until the 1980s, with an estimated 10 thousand vehicles with various modifications produced. The Type 59 was also heavily exported to third world countries and saw several conflicts, including the Iran-Iraq war and the Gulf War.

It did not perform all too well (just like the other obsolete Soviet equipment such as the T-54/55 variants) but in low intensity conflicts, it is still completely capable of turning the tide of any battle, especially against irregular forces not equipped with specialized anti-tank weaponry. The Chinese continued to develop the Type 59 for several decades and only the most modern of People's Republic of China Main battle tanks do not have their roots in the venerable Type 59.

==Vehicle Traits==
*Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
*Designate Target: This vehicle has the ability to designate targets that are within its line of sight. Designated targets are marked to other players and take increased damage.
*Smoke Generators: This vehicle generates smoke all around it and lays down smoke cover by driving forward.
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==Ammunition==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!  style="display:none" | #
! Ammo<br>Name
! Ammo<br>Type
! XP Cost
! Damage
! Penetration
! Velocity
! Reload<br>Time
! More<br>Info
{{Ammunition
| index       = 1
| name        = 100mm 53-UBR-412D APBC
| type        = APCR
| damage      = 270
| penetration = 400{{Note|400 mm at 150m;<br>300 mm at 500m}}
| velocity    = 1250
| reload      = 6.20
| accuracy       = 0.09
| damagerandom   = 5
| penrandom      = 5
| ricochetangle  = 67.0
}}
{{Ammunition
| index       = 2
| name        = 100mm 3UBK4 HEAT
| xp          = {{Currency|xp|300}}
| type        = HEAT
| damage      = 350
| penetration = 480
| velocity    = 1000
| reload      = 6.20
| accuracy       = 0.10
| firechance     = 300
| damagerandom   = 10
| penrandom      = 15
| moduledamage   = 25
}}
{{Ammunition
| index       = 3
| name        = 100mm 53-UOF-412 HE
| xp          = {{Currency|xp|270}}
| type        = HE
| damage      = 400{{Note|113 for Partial Penetration;<br>29 for Non-Penetrating Hits}}
| penetration = 40
| velocity    = 900
| reload      = 6.20
| accuracy       = 0.12
| firechance     = 100
| penrandom      = 10
| splashradius   = 0.5
| splashpen      = 75
}}
{{Ammunition
| index       = 4
| name        = 7.62mm AP
| type        = AP
| damage      = 8
| penetration = 18{{Note|18 mm at 100m;<br>9 mm at 1000m}}
| velocity    = 855
| reload      = 5.00
| accuracy       = 0.98
| partialreload  = Yes
| magtype        = Clip
| magsize        = 800
| burstrate      = 400
| damagerandom   = 10
| penrandom      = 10
| ricochetangle  = 67.0
}}
|}

==Upgrades==
===Armor===
{{Armor
| name              = Type 59 Stock Armor
| hullvsap          = 330
| hullvsheat        = 670
| hullcomposition   = Steel
| turretvsap        = 445
| turretvsheat      = 740
| turretcomposition = Steel
| description       = This MBT features basic sheet armor without any advanced components, making it vulnerable to HEAT shells and ATGMs.
}}

===Weapon===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!  style="display:none" | #
! Name
! XP Cost
! Credit Cost
! Aim Time
! Reload Time
! More Info
|-
{{Weapon
| index      = Weapon1
| name       = 100mm Type 59 Rifled Cannon
| aimtime    = 1.40
| reload     = 6.20
| depression = -4.0
| elevation  = 20.0
| ammo       = 100mm 53-UBR-412D APBC<br>100mm 3UBK4 HEAT<br>100mm 53-UOF-412 HE<br>7.62mm AP
}}
|}

===Engine===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
! Name
! XP Cost
! Credit Cost
! Max Speed
! Reverse Speed
! Forward<br>Acceleration
! Hull Traverse
! Fire Chance
|-
{{Engine
| name         = NORINCO 12150L-7 580 hp Diesel Engine
| maxspeed     = 50
| reversespeed = 13
| 0-32         = 7.83
| 0-max        = 25.34
| hulltraverse = 30.16
| firechance   = 10
}}
{{Engine
| name         = NORINCO 12150L Qianghua 650 650 hp Diesel Engine
| xp           = {{currency|xp|50}}
| credits      = {{currency|credits|885}}
| maxspeed     = 50
| reversespeed = 13
| 0-32         = 6.83
| 0-max        = 22.51
| hulltraverse = 30.16
| firechance   = 10
}}
|}

===Parts===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
! Name
! XP Cost
! Credit Cost
! Description
! Notes
|-
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Smokegenerator.png|40px]]<br>Engine Exhaust Smoke Generator
| description  = Provides 2 exhaust smoke charges<br>Recharge time: 60s<br>Duration: 14s
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Smokegenerator.png|40px]]<br>Upgraded Exhaust Smoke Generator
| xp           = {{currency|xp|120}}
| credits      = {{currency|credits|2,125}}
| description  = Provides 9 exhaust smoke charges<br>Recharge time: 60s<br>Duration: 14s
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Firecontrol.png|40px]]<br>Improved Fire Control System
| xp           = {{currency|xp|150}}
| credits      = {{currency|credits|2,990}}
| description  = Aiming time reduced by 20%
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Gunstabilizer.png|40px]]<br>Improved Gun Stabilizer
| description  = Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20%
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Gunstabilizer.png|40px]]<br>Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors
| description  = Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull.
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Gunnersight.png|40px]]<br>Improved Gunner Optics
| description  = Accuracy is improved by 10%
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Treads01.png|40px]]<br>Stock Tracks
| description  = Mobility (Light Terrain): 90.0%<br>Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 76.0%
}}
|}
==Other unlocks==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
! Name
! Cost
! Description
! Notes
|-
{{Other
| name         = [[File:currencyrep.png|40px|bottom]]<br>85 Reputation
| cost         = {{Currency|xp|110}}
| description  = Provides an injection of 85 Reputation.
}}
{{Other
| name         = [[File:currencyrep.png|40px|bottom]]<br>85 Reputation
| cost         = {{Currency|xp|110}}
| description  = Provides an injection of 85 Reputation.
}}
|}
==Abilities==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!  style="display:none" | #
! Name
! XP Cost
! Stats
! Activation<br>Time
! Duration
! Cooldown
! More<br>Info
{{Ability
| index       = a
| name        = [[File:Ability Designate.png|50px]]<br>Designate Target
| activation  = 2.5
| duration    = 10
| cooldown    = 15
| description = A target designated by this ability will remain spotted for its duration and will receive increased damage.
}}
|}

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