59-16

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Type T-34

31 000

430 000

Crew:

Commander
Driver
Gunner
Loader (Radio Operator)

Advantages:

Good penetration and gun handling
Compact size and low profile, very good camouflage
Very good agility, even for a light tank
Very long signal range with top radio (750 meters)

Disadvantages:

Poor accuracy and shell velocity
Poor view range
Bad gun depression
Modules and crew often damaged/injured

Tank description:

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 Chinese line. This tank weighs very little, and has weak armor to match, although its front is angled and rounded turret. Unfortunately, both its stock view range and speed are subpar for a light tank. After 9.18 patch, This tank has only 2 guns left for use; the 57mm stock gun same as Type T-34, and the improved 76mm gun that has better alpha and penetration, but it lost its autoloading version in 9.18 patch.The 59-16 leads to the WZ-131.

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).