Type 58
Type 58
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[Client Values; Actual values in
920,000 ![]() |
860180 HP Hit Points |
32.18/32.518.55/35 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Radio Operator
- Loader
500520 hp Engine Power |
55/20 km/h Speed Limit |
4042 deg/s Traverse |
15.5428.03 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
NoNo Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
90/75/5290/75/52 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
109/2800/98
109/2800/98 Shell Cost |
160/160/280160/160/280 HP Damage |
126/167/43144/172/43 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
12 r/m Standard Gun ▲
12.5 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1920 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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2000 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.42 m With 50% Crew: 0.52 m ▲
0.36 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.446 m |
s 2.3 s 2 Aim time |
4648 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-5°/+22°-5°/+22° Elevation Arc |
6060 rounds Ammo Capacity |
1512 % Chance of Fire |
m 360 m 370 View Range |
m 325 m 525 Signal Range |
Additional Statistics
(Top Configuration)
Camouflage
- Stationary: 14.3%
- When Moving: 10.6%
- When Firing: 3.7%
Terrain Resistance
- On Hard Ground: 0.96
- On Medium Ground: 1.06
- On Soft Ground: 1.82
Dispersion Change Values
- Turret Contribution
- Rotation: 0.12
- Shot Recoil: 3.84
- Suspension Contribution
- Acceleration: 0.21
- Turning: 0.21
With 100% Crew
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The Type 58 is a Chinese tier 6 medium tank.
The U.S.S.R. exported a total of 1,800 T-34-76 and T-34-85 tanks to China. In 1954 the Chinese government made the decision to begin domestic production of the T-34-85 in 1958, with the new vehicle designated the Type 58. However, production was never initiated, and the Chinese army settled for modifications to the Soviet-made T-34s.
Bootleg T-34-85 from China, it shares similarity to its predecessor. Previously underwhelming even in top configuration, it has received several buffs to become more competitive, especially when bottom tier. Many characteristics were copied from T-34-85 and it still remains a capable opponent in tier 6 matches.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( ![]()
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VIII | 12150L | 520 | 12 | 750 | 48000 | |
VII | Type 102S1 | 500 | 12 | 750 | 38000 | |
VI | V-2-34 | 500 | 15 | 750 | 27860 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ( ![]()
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V | T-34-85 | 32.5 | 40 | B/2 | 7800 | 7730 | |
VI | Type 58 | 35 | 42 | B/2 | 7800 | 15600 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
-See T-34-85 for more detail; only differences are listed here
- Marginally better agility due to lower terrain resistance and better traverse speed
- High RoF to compensate for its lower alpha damage, nearly 2100 DPM
- Higher HP pool
- Higher view range
- Better handling on top gun; better aim time and turret bloom control
Cons:
- Gun depression is worse than on the T-34-85 by -2°; shell velocity and alpha damage are worse too
- Weaker engines than the T-34-85, slower to accelerate and prone to taking damage
- Worse armor layout, including an extra cupola, less reliable gun mantlet and no tracks mounted on glacis
- Premium APCR round lacks excellent penetration of T-34-85's premium round
Performance
Previously one of the worst tier 6 mediums due to less potential in various battles, one of the strongest points of the Type 58 is its adequate stock grind. Whereas other mediums in stock configuration must deal with subpar weapons, the Type 58 starts with an 85mm that is quite adequate in most regards. Its engine is only 20hp weaker than the top engine, and its stock tracks are more maneuverable than its Russian counterpart's fully upgraded tracks. As such, a stock Type 58 is able to contribute. Be aware that the stock gun, while packing good alpha, is inaccurate and has a tendency to shoot into the corners of the reticule. Its armor, while surprisingly bouncy at times, will suffer if it comes into contact with the 122mm guns of the IS series (or even the numerous 90mm guns at this tier), so never rely only on your armor to protect you. Be aware of the limitations of your dismal gun depression, which prevent you from assuming hull down and makes it unsafe to climb hills. Compared to it's Soviet counterpart, the T-34-85, the Type 58 trades 20 less alpha damage, less engine power, and worse shell velocity in exchange for better agility, gun handling, and DPM. A stock T58 has around the same penetration as the M4A3E8 and can easily be played like one. Flank enemy heavies when possible and put your high DPM to good use. Its high DPM also gives you an edge while dueling with other tier 6 medium tanks, but brawling alone is ill-advised because of the low alpha. Even with the top gun, a fast fire rate but sluggish shell speed encourages you to move quickly and leverage your DPM and gun handling.
After the buffs received in 1.18, the tank is now a worthy counterpart to the T-34-85 and serves in the same rapid-assault and flanking role. Though each shot does less damage, you will usually get three shots out where a T-34-85 will only be able to fire 2. Use your agility and DPM advantage against thinly armored medium and light tanks.
Early Research
The Type 58 in its stock configuration performs largely the same as its fully upgraded configuration except for the gun, so there is really no way to go wrong here. First research the tracks to make the most of your maneuverability and allow room to mount equipment. The turret and gun come next, giving much-needed penetration and gun handling boosts. The radio will allow you to properly fulfill your role as a flanker, so research that next. The middle engine adds no HP and only reduces the likelihood of fire, while the top engine adds an underwhelming 20 hp. However, the top engine is also the top engine on T-34-1, and researching the engines on the Type 58 circumvents the need to use the even more inadequate stock engine on the T-34-1.
If you are going up the Chinese medium tank line, the 85mm 56-85JT is required for researching and mounting the next 2 tanks' top turrets and also guns. It is highly recommended to research and grind this tank if you are planning to go up the Chinese medium tank line.
Suggested Equipment
Improved Rotation MechanismTurbocharger
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
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