![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fstatic%2Flatest%2Fwotp_static%2Fimg%2Ftankopedia_new%2Ffrontend%2Fscss%2Ftankopedia-detail%2Fimg%2Fhangar-bg.webp&w=3840&q=75) ![59-16](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fdcont%2Ftankopedia_images%2Fch15_59_16%2Fch15_59_16_image.png&w=3840&q=75) XP cost31,000(~€5.10) Credits cost900,000(~€8.99) Total cost~€14.09 Free XP from T160,560(~€9.65) VI![China](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fstatic%2Flatest%2Fwotp_static%2Fimg%2Fcore%2Ffrontend%2Fscss%2Fcommon%2Fcomponents%2Ficons%2Fimg%2Fflags%2Fchina_small.png&w=3840&q=75 "China")Light tankVersatile # 59-16 World of Tanks EU statistics for the VI CHINA light tank 59-16. [Specifications](/eu/tanks/59-16.md)[Performances](/eu/tanks/59-16/performances.md)[Marks](/eu/tanks/59-16/marks.md) ## 59-16 tech tree branch [ ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fdcont%2Ftankopedia_images%2Fch06_renault_nc31%2Fch06_renault_nc31_icon.svg&w=64&q=75) INC-31 ](/eu/tanks/nc-31.md) [ ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fdcont%2Ftankopedia_images%2Fch07_vickers_mke_type_bt26%2Fch07_vickers_mke_type_bt26_icon.svg&w=64&q=75) IIVAE Type B 2753.9K ](/eu/tanks/vae-type-b.md) [ ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fdcont%2Ftankopedia_images%2Fch08_type97_chi_ha%2Fch08_type97_chi_ha_icon.svg&w=64&q=75) IIIChi-Ha 1.3K42K ](/eu/tanks/chi-ha-4401.md) [ ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fdcont%2Ftankopedia_images%2Fch09_m5%2Fch09_m5_icon.svg&w=64&q=75) IVM5A1 Stuart 3.2K143K ](/eu/tanks/m5a1-stuart.md) [ ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fdcont%2Ftankopedia_images%2Fch21_t34%2Fch21_t34_icon.svg&w=64&q=75) VType T-34 16K430K ](/eu/tanks/type-t-34.md) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fdcont%2Ftankopedia_images%2Fch15_59_16%2Fch15_59_16_icon.svg&w=64&q=75) VI59-16 31K900K [ ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fdcont%2Ftankopedia_images%2Fch16_wz_131%2Fch16_wz_131_icon.svg&w=64&q=75) VIIWZ-131 48.6K1.4M ](/eu/tanks/wz-131.md) ## 59-16 characteristics ### Firepower Damage 85hp … vs modules 76hp Penetration 112mm … at 500m 98mm DPM 1,821 Reload 2.80s Rate of fire 21.43/min Aim time 2.00s Dispersion 0.340m … moving 0.150 … hull traverse 0.150 … turret traverse 0.120 … after firing 3.50× … gun damaged 2.00× Shell velocity 990m/s Max range 720m Caliber 57mm Ammo capacity 70 … potential damage 5,950hp Shell cost 56 … full ammo 3,920 Gun depression 20° Gun elevation 5° Gun traverse range 360° ### Mobility Top speed 60km/h Reverse speed 23km/h Engine power 400hp Power/weight 25.0hp/t Hull traverse 57.0°/s Turret traverse 48.0°/s Terrain resistance … hard 0.80 … medium 0.90 … soft 1.60 Effective speed … hard 60.0km/h … medium 60.0km/h … soft 57.1km/h Effective traverse … hard 57.0°/s … medium 50.7°/s … soft 28.5°/s ### Survivability Hit points 760hp Hull armor … front 30mm … side 20mm … rear 20mm Turret armor … front 45mm … side 30mm … rear 20mm Track armor 15mm Fire chance 15.0% Track repair time 12.03s Module HP (max / repaired) … ammo rack 140 / 90hp … track 110 / 85hp … engine 145 / 72hp … fuel tank 150 / 60hp … turret ring 120 / 60hp … viewport 80 / 40hp ### Spotting & other View range 350m Signal range 750m Camouflage … stationary 17.4% … moving 17.4% Weight 16.0t ## Ammunition ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Fammopanel%2Fammo%2FARMOR_PIERCING.png&w=96&q=75)AP85 · 112 mm![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Fammopanel%2Fammo%2FARMOR_PIERCING_CR_PREMIUM.png&w=96&q=75)APCR85 · 189 mm![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Fammopanel%2Fammo%2FHIGH_EXPLOSIVE_MODERN.png&w=96&q=75)HE95 · 29 mm ## Equipment ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FimprovedConfiguration.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FantifragmentationLining.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2Fstereoscope.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FcoatedOptics.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FcamouflageNet.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FimprovedVentilation.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2Fgrousers.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2Frammer.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FenhancedAimDrives.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FaimingStabilizer.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FadditionalInvisibilityDevice.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FextraHealthReserve.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FimprovedRotationMechanism.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2Fturbocharger.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FimprovedSights.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FmodernizedAimDrivesAimingStabilizer.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2FdemountKit%2Fexperimental_level_icon_lvl1.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FmodernizedTurbochargerRotationMechanism.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2FdemountKit%2Fexperimental_level_icon_lvl1.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FmodernizedExtraHealthReserveAntifragmentationLining.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2FdemountKit%2Fexperimental_level_icon_lvl1.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FmodernizedImprovedSightsEnhancedAimDrives.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2FdemountKit%2Fexperimental_level_icon_lvl1.png&w=64&q=75) ## Consumables ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FsmallRepairkit.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FlargeRepairkit.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FsmallMedkit.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FlargeMedkit.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FhandExtinguishers.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FautoExtinguishers.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FqualityFuel.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FexcellentFuel.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2Fration_china.png&w=64&q=75) ## Directives ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2Frammer.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FcoatedOptics.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FaimingStabilizer.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FenhancedAimDrives.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2Fturbocharger.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fartefact%2FimprovedSights.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcamouflage.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fgunner_smoothTurret.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fdriver_virtuoso.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fdriver_smoothDriving.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2FfireFighting.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fgunner_rancorous.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Floader_pedant.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fradioman_lastEffort.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcommander_practical.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcommander_enemyShotPredictor.png&w=64&q=75) ## Field Modifications ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2FvehPostProgression%2FactionItems%2FmodificationWithFeature%2F120x80%2FshellsConsumablesSwitch.png&w=96&q=75) II ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2FvehPostProgression%2FactionItems%2FpairModifications%2F80x80%2FimprovedEnginePower.png&w=96&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2FvehPostProgression%2FactionItems%2FpairModifications%2F80x80%2FimprovedSpeedIndicator.png&w=96&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2FvehPostProgression%2FactionItems%2FmodificationWithFeature%2F120x80%2FoptDevBoostersSwitch.png&w=96&q=75) IV ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2FvehPostProgression%2FactionItems%2FpairModifications%2F80x80%2FimprovedGunBreech.png&w=96&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2FvehPostProgression%2FactionItems%2FpairModifications%2F80x80%2FimprovedScope.png&w=96&q=75) V ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2FvehPostProgression%2FactionItems%2FpairModifications%2F80x80%2FimprovedSpallingResistance.png&w=96&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2FvehPostProgression%2FactionItems%2FpairModifications%2F80x80%2FimprovedSpeedIndicatorBackwards.png&w=96&q=75) ## Crew Skills Crew level100% ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fstatic%2Flatest%2Fwotp_static%2Fimg%2Ftankopedia_new%2Ffrontend%2Fscss%2Ftankopedia-detail%2Fimg%2Fcrew%2Fchina-face-1.png&w=96&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fstatic%2Flatest%2Fwotp_static%2Fimg%2Ftankopedia_new%2Ffrontend%2Fscss%2Ftankopedia-detail%2Fimg%2Fcrew%2Fcommander.webp&w=32&q=75)Commander ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Frepair.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcamouflage.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fbrotherhood.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcommander_tutor.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcommander_eagleEye.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcommander_enemyShotPredictor.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcommander_practical.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcommander_emergency.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcommander_coordination.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcommander_holdLine.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcommander_staySharp.png&w=64&q=75) ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fstatic%2Flatest%2Fwotp_static%2Fimg%2Ftankopedia_new%2Ffrontend%2Fscss%2Ftankopedia-detail%2Fimg%2Fcrew%2Fchina-face-2.png&w=96&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fstatic%2Flatest%2Fwotp_static%2Fimg%2Ftankopedia_new%2Ffrontend%2Fscss%2Ftankopedia-detail%2Fimg%2Fcrew%2Fgunner.webp&w=32&q=75)Gunner ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Frepair.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcamouflage.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fbrotherhood.png&w=64&q=75) 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![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fstatic%2Flatest%2Fwotp_static%2Fimg%2Ftankopedia_new%2Ffrontend%2Fscss%2Ftankopedia-detail%2Fimg%2Fcrew%2Fchina-face-3.png&w=96&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fstatic%2Flatest%2Fwotp_static%2Fimg%2Ftankopedia_new%2Ffrontend%2Fscss%2Ftankopedia-detail%2Fimg%2Fcrew%2Fdriver.webp&w=32&q=75)Driver ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Frepair.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcamouflage.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fbrotherhood.png&w=64&q=75) 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![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fstatic%2Flatest%2Fwotp_static%2Fimg%2Ftankopedia_new%2Ffrontend%2Fscss%2Ftankopedia-detail%2Fimg%2Fcrew%2Fchina-face-4.png&w=96&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fstatic%2Flatest%2Fwotp_static%2Fimg%2Ftankopedia_new%2Ffrontend%2Fscss%2Ftankopedia-detail%2Fimg%2Fcrew%2Floader.webp&w=32&q=75)Loader / Radio Operator ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Frepair.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fcamouflage.png&w=64&q=75)![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Funicum-gg%2Fwot.assets%2FWG%2Fgui%2Fmaps%2Ficons%2Ftankmen%2Fskills%2Fbig%2Fbrotherhood.png&w=64&q=75) 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## 59-16 modules ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-guns.gif&w=128&q=75) V57 mm 55-57FGAStock ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-guns.gif&w=128&q=75) VI76 mm 54-76T 4.3K49K ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-head.gif&w=128&q=75) V131Stock ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-head.gif&w=128&q=75) VI131-1 4.5K18K ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-engine.gif&w=128&q=75) VType 102Stock ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-engine.gif&w=128&q=75) VI12150L3 4.4K17K ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-transm.gif&w=128&q=75) V131Stock ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-transm.gif&w=128&q=75) VI131 model 2 5.6K17.3K ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-radio.gif&w=128&q=75) XA-220AStock ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fdcont%2Ftankopedia_images%2Fch15_59_16%2Fch15_59_16_icon.svg&w=64&q=75) VI59-16 [ ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fdcont%2Ftankopedia_images%2Fch16_wz_131%2Fch16_wz_131_icon.svg&w=64&q=75) VIIWZ-13148.6K ](/eu/tanks/wz-131.md) ## 59-16 historical reference 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). ## Navigation - [unicum.gg](/index.md) - [Players](/players.md) - [Clans](/clans.md) - [Tanks](/tanks.md) - [Maps](/maps.md) - [Discord bot](/bot.md) - [MCP server](/mcp.md) - [API](/docs.md) - [Support us](/support.md) - [Discord](https://discord.gg/Hqbfb8YPbU) - [GitHub](https://github.com/unicum-gg/unicum.gg) ## Indexes - [llms.txt](/llms.txt): the API, the MCP server and the other machine-readable surfaces. - [llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt): the same, with every endpoint's parameters inline. - [sitemap.md](/sitemap.md): every section of the site, down to the individual pages.