Type 58
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*Very similar in playstyle to Type T-34 | *Very similar in playstyle to Type T-34 | |||
*Top speed is quite good | *Top speed is quite good | |||
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Type 58
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920,000 Cost |
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 |
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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 |
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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.
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:
- Very good maneuverability, better handling than T-34-85
- Good rate of fire
- Ability to unlock both Chinese Heavy and Medium tree
- Great damage per minute
- Armour frequently bounces shots, especially from lower tiers
Cons:
- Poor penetration
- 2 less degree of gun depression compare to T-34-85
- Does not improve significantly from stock configuration
- Poor acceleration compared to the T-34-85
Performance
- One of the strongest points of the Type 58 is its largely painless grind. Whereas other mediums in stock configuration must deal with subpar weapons, the Type 58 starts with an 85mm that is identical to its top gun in damage, ROF and aim time. 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, the Type 58 in stock performs largely the same as its fully upgraded configuration, a blessing and a curse. Be aware that the stock gun, while packing good alpha, is inaccurate and has a tendency to shoot into the corners of the reticule. Your armor, while surprisingly bouncy at times, will suffer if it comes into contact with the 122mm guns of the KV-1s series, so never rely 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 16 less penetration for better mobility and ROF. With the same 128 penetration as the M4A3E8, it should 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.
Early Research
- The Type 58 in its stock configuration performs largely the same as its fully upgraded configuration, so there is really no way to go wrong here. First research the tracks to make the most of your maneuverability. The gun comes next, adding much-needed penetration to an otherwise robust gun. 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 light tank line, the top gun on the Type 58 is the first 85 mm gun for the WZ-131. It is highly recommended to research and grind this tank if you are planning to go up the chinese light tank line.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
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 |