59-16
59-16
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[Client Values; Actual values in
900,000  Cost |
| 640134 HP Hit Points |
| 16.06/16.5Expression error: Unexpected < operator./19 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader (Radio Operator)
| 400450 hp Engine Power |
| 60/23 km/h Speed Limit |
| 5254 deg/s Traverse |
| 24.91Expression error: Unexpected < operator. hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
| NoNo Pivot |
| // mm Hull Armor |
| 45/30/2045/30/20 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
| 85/85/95115/115/165 HP Damage |
| 112/189/29138/180/38 mm Penetration |
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18.75 r/m ▲
15.79 r/m Standard Gun ▲ Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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1593.75 ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1815.85 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
▲ Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
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0.34 m ▲
0.4 m With 50% Crew: 0.421 m ▲ Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.496 m |
| 2.3 s 2 s Aim time |
| turretTraverse Turret Traverse |
| 360° Gun Arc |
| -5°/+20°-5°/+20° Elevation Arc |
| 7045 rounds Ammo Capacity |
| Expression error: Unexpected * operator.12 % Chance of Fire |
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360 m View Range With 50% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. m |
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750 m Signal Range With 50% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. m |
Additional Statistics
(Top Configuration)
When using the 57 mm 55-57FG gun:
Camouflage
- Stationary: 17.4%
- When Moving: 17.4%
- When Firing: 4.6%
Terrain Resistance
- On Hard Ground: 0.77
- On Medium Ground: 0.86
- On Soft Ground: 1.53
Dispersion Change Values
- Turret Contribution
- Rotation: 0.12
- Shot Recoil: 3.36
- Suspension Contribution
- Acceleration: 0.17
- Turning: 0.17
With 100% Crew
VI
900000
The 59-16 is a Chinese tier 6 light tank.
In 1957 a new light tank project was initiated by the Chinese government. Development of vehicle was completed in 1959. The new tank, weighing 16 tons, was equipped with a four-wheel torsion-bar suspension and a rear placement of the drive wheel, and mounted a 57-mm gun (later upgraded to 76-mm).
The first true Chinese Light Tank in the Chinese line, the 59-16 weighs very little and has weak armor to match, although its front is angled and it has a rounded turret. Unfortunately both its stock view range and speed are subpar for a light tank. After patch 9.18 the tank has only two guns left available: the stock 57mm gun is the same found on the Type T-34, and the improved 76mm gun that has better alpha and penetration, but lost its autoloading version in 9.18.
The 59-16 leads to the WZ-131.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Guns
| Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price (  )
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Engines
| Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
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Suspensions
| Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
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Radios
| Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
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Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good penetration and gun handling
- Compact size and low profile, very good concealment
- Very good agility, even for a light tank
- Very long signal range with top radio (750 meters)
Cons:
- Poor accuracy and shell velocity
- Poor view range
- Bad gun depression
- Modules and crew often damaged/injured
Performance
The 59-16 fits the textbook definition of a scout tank. It sports both excellent maneuverability and a tiny profile, allowing it to either perform as a passive or active scout. (Since 9.18 passive scouting became harder because of the reduced view range.) The small size and agility of the 59-16 can let you drive around a map, lighting up enemy positions as you use the terrain to keep yourself as hidden as you can; equipping optics would be a great idea for this tactic. The same traits can let you be the first player to spot from a forward position, letting your team take out enemy tanks before they even have a chance to fight back. If you're doing this it's best to hold your fire as well as bring along a camo net and some binoculars.
These excellent scouting traits come at a cost though, preventing you from doing most other tasks effectively. Your 76mm gun will prove nearly useless against even some medium tanks, so avoiding combat is a must. (The 76mm autoloader was removed in patch 9.18).
However now that the autoloader is gone you'll have to time your runs carefully, even when cleaning up enemy tanks that are at low health. It's premium ammo can pen almost all tanks within its matchmaker tier when fired at the sides or rear, as well as you will find it is often ignored by the higher tier tanks as they blow it off as not being able to pen them allowing you to get behind them, fire, and run away before they are even able to turn their turret. Using the tank as a flanker late game is advised, owing to it's fast rate of fire and good maneuverability, which allows you to easily take heavy tanks by surprise and deal a respectable amount of damage before they turn their attention to you.
The 59-16's crew setup -- Commander, Gunner, Driver, Loader (Radio Operator) -- matches the M41D, Type 62, and WZ-132 FL; all three premium Chinese lights can accommodate your 59-16 crew without penalty.
Early Research
There's probably no need to get the upgraded suspension first, e.g.: a setup of binos/vents/exhaust can be handled by the stock suspension even if you upgrade all the other modules. It's probably best to upgrade in this order: main gun (better firepower), turret (view range), radio, engine, tracks, and then research the WZ-131.
Field modifications are mostly a matter of personal preference. The first options are a choice between better acceleration and top speed; Valves Tuning can get you out of trouble just a bit quicker, and is the more "fun" option. The second and third tiers depend on what distance you like to fight from: Loading Mechanism Tuning and Reinforced Spalling Protection for close-range brawling, or Aiming Mechanism Tuning and Lightweight Spalling Protection for more of a sniping play style. Ignoring field mods is also a perfectly viable option -- the 59-16 doesn't lack for hull traverse speed, and it gets you to Accelerated Crew Training that much quicker.
Suggested Equipment
Documented Tank and Crew Builds
As a light -- especially one without the best view range -- the 59-16 pretty much requires optics. If you're going to mount Improved Ventilation anyway then Coated Optics (placed in the Scouting slot) is a viable choice for active spotting (especially with fewer wheeled lights seen on today's battlefields), getting one up to 443 meters of view range with full Brothers in Arms, Situational Awareness, Recon, and a 100% crew.
Otherwise a 100% crew and a Binocular Telescope alone delivers 459m of view range, even more with perks and vents. You might seriously consider putting Low Noise Exhaust or Camouflage Net in your Scouting slot, combined with binos (450m).
Build suggestions . . .
Active scout: Coated Optics, Improved Ventilation, Improved Hardening.
Passive Scout: Camouflage Net, Low Noise Exhaust System, Binocular Telescope.
Hybrid scout-sniper (and when starting out): Low Noise Exhaust System, Binocular Telescope, Improved Ventilation.
Note that the 57mm gun has 9mm better special-ammo penetration than the 76 -- better for dealing with heavies and higher-tier foes -- and it also offers a bit better concealment while firing, even beating out the Crusader. The 57 is a good choice if you're going "full gold" and for the higher rate of fire and chance of module damage, and you don't mind the lower DPM, otherwise go with the 76mm gun for better alpha, DPM, and standard pen.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Sources and External Links
| Light Tanks | IIVickers Mk. E Type B • IIIType 2597 Chi-Ha • IVM5A1 Stuart • VI59-16 • VIType 64 • VIIType 62 • VIIWZ-131 • VIIIWZ-132 • VIIIM41D • IXWZ-132A • XWZ-132-1 |
| Medium Tanks | VType T-34 • VIType 58 • VIIT-34-1 • VIIIType 59 • VIIIT-34-2 • VIIIT-34-3 • VIII59-Patton • VIII122 TM • VIIIType 59 G • IXWZ-120 • X121 • X121B |
| Heavy Tanks | VIIIS-2 • VIIIWZ-111 • VIIIWZ-111 Alpine Tiger • VIII110 • VIII112 • IXWZ-111 model 1-4 • IXWZ-114 • X113 • X113 Beijing Opera • XWZ-111 model 5A • XWZ-111 Qilin |
| Tank Destroyers | IIT-26G FT • IIIM3G FT • IVSU-76G FT • V60G FT • VIWZ-131G FT • VIIT-34-2G FT • VIIIWZ-111-1G FT • VIIIWZ-120-1G FT • IXWZ-111G FT • IXWZ-120G FT • XWZ-113G FT • X114 SP2 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery |
