Tank Touré 59 Guide World of Tanks


For connoisseurs of medium-sized tanks and fans of silverfish, we present you an overview of the video guide Type 59 World of Tanks. In this review, you will learn the strengths and weaknesses of Intourist, what popular sets of additional modules should be used and what consumables to use. Just talk a little about the tactical actions of this machine. And so, let's start, sir.

Combat application and game characteristics of the Ture 59 tank World of Tanks

Under your command, the twin brother of the Soviet ST T-54 or its "Chinese fake", as the players say. But he differs from him very strikingly. Firstly, it is a tank of level 8 and there are no peers among its classmates. As for a machine of its own level, it has quite a good reservation. The frontal armor is 100 mm and is inclined at 60 °, which guarantees you protection from all guns whose armor penetration is below 160 mm. A streamlined tower with a reservation of 200 mm makes it almost impenetrable. But there are in the booking "type" and the negative side: the penetration of the frontal armor is guaranteed to pull either a Crete of fuel tanks or a fire. Also a large commander's turret, which steadily takes damage. It is also worth noting the good weapon of the "Chinese" TYPE 59, it is quite accurate and with high armor penetration. The truth of the shells is not enough, but it does not matter, you will aim more precisely and protium will happen more often. When playing at TYPE 59, it is worth remembering that you are still an average tank. Therefore, you will be more comfortable working with other STs. Platoons consisting of Chinese are highly effective. Such a group will analyze almost any opponent. Now a few numbers:

  • Strength type 59 1300 HP;
  • Weight / maximum weight 35.28 / 39.8 tons;
  • Engine power of 520 horses;
  • The top speed is 56 km / h;
  • Rotation speed 45 degrees per second;
  • Frontal armor 100, side 80 and aft 45 mm;
  • The frontal armor of the tower 200, the side 104 and the stern 65 mm;
  • Damage 173-288 HP;
  • Armor penetration of 131-219 mm;
  • The rate of fire is 8.57 rounds per second;
  • The rotation speed of the tower is 51 degrees per second;
  • Review of 430 meters;
  • Communication range 600 meters.

As you can see, the characteristics of the tank are very good. But it's worth paying attention to the poor dynamism of this machine, and for CT it's like death.


TYPE 59 World of Tanks video on penetration

Advantages and disadvantages of the Chinese tank Type 59:

Pros:

  • Excellent booking;
  • A good tool;
  • Rate of fire;
  • Low silhouette and visibility.

Minuses:

  • Bad dynamics;
  • Frequent fires;
  • Vulnerable ammunition;
  • As a simulator for the crew is not good (the Chinese refuse to work on another technique).

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Additional modules and consumables for the tank Type 59.

Of the additional modules recommend to put in better ventilation, dispenser and stabilizer. There are truth and other sets. But this one is the most relevant. Set of standard consumables - first aid kit, repair kit and fire extinguisher. You can replace the fire extinguisher with a speed regulator to add a Type 59 dynamism.

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