Type 59

This article is about the Tier 1 progression MBT. For the Tier 4 special premium MBT, see Type 59-IIA Legend.

Type 59
Tier / Class	Tier 1 MBT
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	China
Dealer	Zhang Feng
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner Loader
Vehicle Progression
Next ► Type 69 OT-65A Type 79
Sustained Damage
Damage	270
Penetration	400 mm
Damage per Minute	2612 per min.
Reload Time	6.2 s
Defense
Hit Points	1750
Hull vs AP	330 mm
Hull vs HEAT	445 mm
Hull Composition	Steel
Turret vs AP	670 mm
Turret vs HEAT	740 mm
Turret Composition	Steel
Mobility
Max Speed	50 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	7.83 s
Weight	36000 kg
Hull Traverse	30.16 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	13 %
Vision Range while Moving	340 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-4° / 20°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.082 °
Aim Time	1.4 s
Turret Traverse	40 deg/s

The Type 59 is a Tier 1 progression Main Battle Tank under Zhang Feng's dealership.

History

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1956-1959
Service: 1959+
Vehicles built: cca 10000
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.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	100mm 53-UBR-412D APBC	APCR	Stock	270	400 mm	1250 m/s	6.20 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.09 ° Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
2	100mm 3UBK4 HEAT	HEAT	300	350	480 mm	1000 m/s	6.20 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 15 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
3	100mm 53-UOF-412 HE	HE	270	400	40 mm	900 m/s	6.20 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.12 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Splash Radius: 0.5 m Splash Penetration: 75 mm
4	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.98 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °

Upgrades

Armor

Type 59 Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	330 mm (vs AP) 670 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	445 mm (vs AP) 740 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This MBT features basic sheet armor without any advanced components, making it vulnerable to HEAT shells and ATGMs.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	100mm Type 59 Rifled Cannon	Stock	Stock	1.40 s	6.20 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -4.0° / 20.0° Ammo: 100mm 53-UBR-412D APBC 100mm 3UBK4 HEAT 100mm 53-UOF-412 HE 7.62mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
NORINCO 12150L-7 580 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	50 km/h	13 km/h	7.83 s (0 to 32 km/h) 25.34 s (0 to Max Speed)	30.16°	10 %
NORINCO 12150L Qianghua 650 650 hp Diesel Engine	50	885	50 km/h	13 km/h	6.83 s (0 to 32 km/h) 22.51 s (0 to Max Speed)	30.16°	10 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
Engine Exhaust Smoke Generator	Stock	Stock	Provides 2 exhaust smoke charges Recharge time: 60s Duration: 14s
Upgraded Exhaust Smoke Generator	120	2,125	Provides 9 exhaust smoke charges Recharge time: 60s Duration: 14s
Improved Fire Control System	150	2,990	Aiming time reduced by 20%
Improved Gun Stabilizer	Stock	Stock	Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20%
Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors	Stock	Stock	Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull.
Improved Gunner Optics	Stock	Stock	Accuracy is improved by 10%
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 90.0% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 76.0%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
85 Reputation	110	Provides an injection of 85 Reputation.
85 Reputation	110	Provides an injection of 85 Reputation.

Abilities

#	Name	XP Cost	Stats	Activation Time	Duration	Cooldown	More Info
a	Designate Target	Stock	N/A	2.5 s	10 s	15 s	Toggle
Description: A target designated by this ability will remain spotted for its duration and will receive increased damage. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.