Type 59
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| + | The Type 59 is one of the most coveted tanks in World of Tanks. This Tier 8 medium is the first Chinese tank added to Blitz as of Update 2.4. The Type 59 is so coveted because it is based upon the Tier 9 T-54. This medium has amazing armor like its Soviet counterpart, and a powerful 100mm gun from the T-54. | |||
| + | This premium is extremely rare and hard to obtain, possibly one of the hardest and rarest of all tanks, especially with the latest sale of the PzKpfw. II J and BTSV. | |||
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| + | The Type 59 was last available as part of the aptly named "Hype 59" special event. This event gave only a limited number out for extremely difficult and competitive requirements. | |||
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| ? | + | * Very good frontal hull armor. | ||
| + | * Extremely strong turret. | |||
| + | * Very agile and fast. | |||
| + | * 100mm gun is punchy and accurate. | |||
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| ? | + | * Below average health for Tier VIII. | ||
| + | * Slower traverse than most mediums. | |||
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Revision as of 15:20, 9 December 2015
Ch01_Type59 (Stock)
Totals
| 10000 Cost |
| 1300 HPDurability |
| 36 / 39.8 Weight |
Crew
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader (Radio Operator)
Armor
| 100/80/45Hull Armor(front/sides/rear, mm) |
| 200/150/65Turret Armor(front/sides/rear, mm) |
Maneuver
| 520 h.p.Engine Power |
| 56 km/hTop Speed / Reverse Speed |
| 46 deg/sTraverse Speed |
Firepower
| 280 damage |
| 181 mmAverage Penetration |
| 9.8 Gun Loading |
| 42 deg/sGun Traverse Speed |
Communication
| 260 mView Range |
| 500 mSignal Range |
Type 59
VIII
10000
The Type 59 is one of the most coveted tanks in World of Tanks. This Tier 8 medium is the first Chinese tank added to Blitz as of Update 2.4. The Type 59 is so coveted because it is based upon the Tier 9 T-54. This medium has amazing armor like its Soviet counterpart, and a powerful 100mm gun from the T-54.
This premium is extremely rare and hard to obtain, possibly one of the hardest and rarest of all tanks, especially with the latest sale of the PzKpfw. II J and BTSV.
The Type 59 was last available as part of the aptly named "Hype 59" special event. This event gave only a limited number out for extremely difficult and competitive requirements.
Turret
| Level | Turret | Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm) | Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s) | View Range (m) | Experience | Weight (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIII | Type 59 | 200/150/65 | 42 | 260 | 0 | 8500 |
| Level | Gun | Average Penetration (mm) | Rate of Fire | Dispersion at 100 m | Aiming Time | Experience | Weight (t) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIII | 100 mm Type 59 | 181/241/50 | 280/280/350 | 6.12 | 0.39 | 2.5 | 0 | 2257 |
Engine
| Level | Engine | Engine Power (h.p.) | Chance of Fire on Impact | Experience | Weight (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIII | NORINCO 12150L | 520 | 12 | 0 | 750 |
| Level | Suspension | Load Limit | Traverse Speed (deg/s) | Experience | Weight (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIII | Type 59 | 39.8 | 46 | 0 | 7700 |
Radio
| Level | Radio | Signal Range (m) | Experience | Weight (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IX | _9RM_CH | 500 | 0 | 40 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Very good frontal hull armor.
- Extremely strong turret.
- Very agile and fast.
- 100mm gun is punchy and accurate.
Cons:
- Below average health for Tier VIII.
- Slower traverse than most mediums.
History for this tank not found
China
| Light Tanks | VIIType 62 • VIIType 62 Dragon |
| Medium Tanks | VIIIType 59 |
| Heavy Tanks | |
| Tank Destroyers |
Medium Tanks
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