![](/_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) ![Type 59](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fdcont%2Ftankopedia_images%2Fch01_type59%2Fch01_type59_image.png&w=3840&q=75) Cost6,600(~€24.35) VIII![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")Medium tankVersatilePremium # Type 59 World of Tanks EU statistics for the VIII CHINA medium tank Type 59. [Specifications](/eu/tanks/type-59.md)[Performances](/eu/tanks/type-59/performances.md)[Marks](/eu/tanks/type-59/marks.md) ## Type 59 characteristics ### Firepower Damage 250hp … vs modules 135hp Penetration 185mm … at 500m 160mm DPM 1,899 Reload 7.90s Rate of fire 7.59/min Aim time 2.00s Dispersion 0.350m … moving 0.140 … hull traverse 0.140 … turret traverse 0.100 … after firing 4.00× … gun damaged 2.00× Shell velocity 900m/s Max range 720m Caliber 100mm Ammo capacity 50 … potential damage 12,500hp Shell cost 252 … full ammo 12,600 Gun depression 20° Gun elevation 7° Gun traverse range 360° ### Mobility Top speed 60km/h Reverse speed 20km/h Engine power 650hp Power/weight 18.1hp/t Hull traverse 46.0°/s Turret traverse 46.0°/s Terrain resistance … hard 0.90 … medium 1.00 … soft 2.00 Effective speed … hard 60.0km/h … medium 60.0km/h … soft 33.0km/h Effective traverse … hard 46.0°/s … medium 41.4°/s … soft 20.7°/s ### Survivability Hit points 1,300hp Hull armor … front 100mm … side 80mm … rear 45mm Turret armor … front 230mm … side 130mm … rear 60mm Track armor 20mm Fire chance 12.0% Track repair time 10.03s Module HP (max / repaired) … ammo rack 170 / 100hp … track 210 / 160hp … engine 190 / 95hp … fuel tank 175 / 70hp … turret ring 100 / 49hp … viewport 100 / 49hp ### Spotting & other View range 380m Signal range 600m Camouflage … stationary 15.7% … moving 11.7% Weight 36.0t ## 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)AP250 · 185 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)APCR250 · 241 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)HE330 · 50 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%2FimprovedRadioCommunication.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%2FcommandersView.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%2FreinforcedInteriorModules.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%2FbetterFriction.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%2FimprovedChassisStability.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%2FimprovedSpeedIndicatorBackwards.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%2FimprovedLightFilters.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%2FroleSlot.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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## Type 59 modules ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-guns.gif&w=128&q=75) VIII100 mm Type 59Stock ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-head.gif&w=128&q=75) VIIIType 59Stock ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-engine.gif&w=128&q=75) VIIINORINCO 12150L-59Stock ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-transm.gif&w=128&q=75) VIIIType 59Stock ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.worldoftanks.eu%2Fstatic%2F2.77.0%2Fwot%2Fencyclopedia%2Fmodule%2Fico-radio.gif&w=128&q=75) IXA-220Stock ![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu-wotp.wgcdn.co%2Fdcont%2Ftankopedia_images%2Fch01_type59%2Fch01_type59_icon.svg&w=64&q=75) VIIIType 59 ## Type 59 historical reference Chinese medium tank. Initially, the vehicle was a copy of the Soviet medium T-54A tank. The Type 59 entered service in 1959. The first tanks manufactured had no gun stabilizer or night-vision device. Later the vehicle underwent several modernizations. Between 6,000 and 9,500 vehicles of all variants were manufactured from 1958 through 1987. ## 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.