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59-Patton stats at a glance
The 59-Patton has 1120 hit points , 100mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 50 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 280 damage per shot with 212mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 2240.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1120 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 18.0 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 100 / 80 / 45 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the 59-Patton can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 50 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 20 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.5:1. The 59-Patton has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 14.6% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 11.0% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 mm Gun M41 | 8 | 280 | 212mm | 7.5s | 8.00 |
With the top-tier gun, the 59-Patton can theoretically output up to 2240 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
How 59-Patton compares to its peers
There are 101 tier 8 medium tanks in WoT, including the 59-Patton. Its 1120 HP places it in the top 44% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 1085). Frontal hull armor of 100mm ranks in the top 38% for the class (peer average: 87mm). Top forward speed of 50 km/h is faster than 22% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 280 damage per shot, higher than 50% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 212mm puts it in the top 54% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- 59-Patton vs T25 Pilot 1 — tier 8 medium tank from USA
- 59-Patton vs TL-1 LPC — tier 8 medium tank from USA
- 59-Patton vs T42 — tier 8 medium tank from USA
- See full tier 8 medium tank tier list — all 101 vehicles ranked
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- 122 TM — China, premium
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- AMBT — USA, premium
- AMX Chasseur de chars — France, premium
- AltProto AMX 30 — France, premium
- Ares 75 — USA
- All China tanks · Tier 8 premium tanks
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
After 1960, Chinese government launched the development of a new tank. The engineering experiments included a wide use of previously produced Type 59 tanks. One vehicle was equipped with the turret, gun, and fire control system of an American M48A3 tank.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the 59-Patton in WoT?
The 59-Patton is a tier 8 medium tank from China.
How much damage does the 59-Patton do?
The top gun on the 59-Patton deals 280 damage per shot with 212mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the 59-Patton a premium tank?
Yes — the 59-Patton is a tier 8 premium medium tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the 59-Patton?
50 km/h forward, 20 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the 59-Patton have?
Hull armor: 100mm front, 80mm side, 45mm rear.