Type 59 is a Tier XIII Chinese premium tank belonging to the class of medium tanks. Type 59 is an analogue of the Soviet medium tank T-54, it has the same flattened shape, which is the most correct in the game, as well as a cast turret, which is very difficult to penetrate except into pressure points. The tank costs 7,500 gold, if you convert gold into in-game silver, you get 3.5 million - we can earn this money in a couple of days of leisurely play. It has a high speed of 58 km/h but, unfortunately, due to the poor Chinese engine, the dynamics are not all right. Among all the medium tanks of level 8, we are the strongest, even the sent Soviet T-44 is much weaker than us, sometimes it is possible to destroy two T-44s in a fight. If we come across an enemy below the level, we kill him without any problems.
In order to play effectively on the Type 59, we need to be constantly on the move, use dance techniques when colliding with the enemy head-on, and try not to expose our sides and stern. With the right tactics, the tank will begin to bring you mountains of silver, for an average battle you can easily receive 50 - 70 thousand silver, with more successful battles you can receive from 90 to 125 thousand silver. If we encounter opponents of our level on the battlefield, they have no chance at all against us; we alone are capable of destroying all the enemy’s medium tanks, since they simply will not penetrate us. The Type 59 is a melee tank, which is where he feels most comfortable. When we encounter opponents of a higher level or heavy tanks, simply use side clinch tactics, rub against them from the side and start driving back and forth so that it will be very difficult for the enemy to hit us, such tactics are especially effective with the KV-5. If we find ourselves in a country of “pain”, in which tanks of levels 9 and 10 are rolling against us, we don’t make any vague decisions, our task is simply to hide behind our high-level comrades and try not to die. The illumination tactic is also effective, when we simply stand in cover and illuminate our enemies, and for the damage our comrades inflict on them we receive money and experience.
For a tank, there are 2 tactics that bring the greatest results, they all depend on its build type. At the end of the article, 2 module configurations will be presented, which are typical for one of the two tactics.
Advantages and disadvantages
pros
- High profitability.
- Good frontal armor.
- Ricocheting and durable tower.
- Excellent rate of fire.
- Not a bad DPM.
- High success rate when playing with other Types.
- Very high competitiveness.
- The highest speed among Tier XIII STs.
- Good karma, we are almost always in the Top 3.
Minuses:
- Low acceleration dynamics.
- Low mixing time.
- Inability to transfer the crew anywhere.
- Low frontal protection against landmines.
- Low strength of tracks and long repair times.
- Small number of shells.
- Frequent damage to the ammunition rack.
- Low level of reservation for the stern and rear.
- Frequent crits of tanks when hit in the forehead.
- Frequent crits from being hit by a landmine.
Specifications and assembly:
The crew consists of 4 people:
Crew commander
- Gunner
- Driver mechanic
- Loader (radio operator)
The screenshot below shows the tank after purchasing it
Characteristics after purchase:
Chassis:
Top: Type59A
Max. load: 39.8 t \\ Turning speed: 45 g/sec
Weapon:
Top: 100mm Type 59
Penetration: 175/235/50 mm; Damage: 230/230/330 HP; Rate of fire: 8.57 rounds/min; Spread: 0.34 m/100 m; Mixing: 2.5 s;
Tower:
Top: Type59 B
Armor: 200/104/65 mm; Rotation: 51 deg/sec; Overview: 430 m.
Engine:
Top: NORINCO 12150L7
Power: 520 hp; Chance of fire: 12%;
Walkie Talkie:
Top: 9RM
Communication range: 600 m
Additional modules:
Lonely angry Chinese man:
- Fan.
- Rammer.
- Vertical stabilizer.
This allows us to increase our dynamics and maneuverability, which the tank clearly lacks.
Chinese hardcore:
- Rammer
- Stabilizer
- Vertical aiming drive
This build is focused on DPM, which will allow you to fight on par with heavyweights of your level and defeat them, although we will have to forget about dynamics and maneuverability!
Consumables:
For the assembly "Lonely Angry Chinese Man":
- High quality oil
- Repair kit
- First aid kit
It is not recommended to use a twisted speed controller, because if you forget to turn it off in battle, it will simply burn your engine, which will lead to the following - if you have a small repair kit, then you will have to use it. After the next crit (gun or ammo rack), you will no longer have anything to repair the module with, and you will become practically useless trash for the team.
For the "Chinese hardcore" build:
- Repair kit
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
Using oil in this assembly is absolutely useless, since with such an assembly you will most likely jam the enemy from the side and you will have frequent engine fires.
2-07-2016, 15:08
Hello everyone and welcome to the site! Friends, today our guest is the legendary and one of the most desired vehicles in the World of Tanks expanse, one of the first premium tanks in our game - here is a guide to the Type 59.
It is noteworthy that this unit has a preferential level of battles, that is, it never fights against levels ten, and now the average Chinese premium tank of the eighth level Type 59 cannot be bought, since it was taken out of sale a very long time ago.
Detailed performance characteristics of Type 59
Let's move on to consider the parameters of this Chinese, and you can determine for yourself whether he is so good or just a big name. To begin with, I will say that we have a typical safety margin by the standards of our classmates and a quite decent basic overview of 380 meters.
Type 59 armor
Regarding the armor characteristics of the Type 59, everything is still quite good. The main thing you need to know is the well-armored forehead of the turret, from which the shells of most enemies of the eighth level and below are deflected.
In terms of case hardness, everything is not so great, but not bad either. The NLD and VLD are 100 millimeters thick, located at very favorable angles and can withstand blows well, although it is still better to hide the body. The Type 59 WoT tank is capable of tanking even sideways, but only if positioned correctly and not always.
Regarding mobility, everything is relative. On the one hand, it has good maximum speed and maneuverability, but by the standards of medium tanks, the dynamics are average, although the car cannot be called tight, the Chinese Type 59 tank is quite playful.
Type 59 gun
Now let's talk about weapons and here again there are some contradictions. For starters, alphastrike, which is quite a bit higher than most level eight premiums, but there is nothing surprising here.
As for the rate of fire, it is not very high and therefore the Type 59 gun is capable of inflicting only 1700 base damage per minute, without taking into account the equipment and skills of the crew. The same applies to armor penetration, it is small and not enough to farm well. For this reason, you will have to carry half of the gold ammunition with you. By the way, pay attention, the ammunition here is small, so shoot wisely.
The accuracy of the Type 59 in World of Tanks is generally a problem. Large scatter, very long mixing, as for CT, and disgusting stabilization, these parameters will need to be corrected in every possible way. The only good thing is that the gun is inclined 7 degrees downwards, especially if we remember that we have a Chinese one in our hands.
Advantages and disadvantages
So, as you may have already noticed, we have a good and even quite strong machine in our hands, but it’s far from immature and therefore it is very important to understand all the strongest and weakest sides of the Type 59 WoT.
Pros:
Excellent frontal armor of the turret;
Good mobility and maneuverability;
High stealth factor;
Decent review;
Preferential level of battles.
Minuses:
Poor accuracy and stabilization;
Long mixing time;
Weak DPM;
Poor armor penetration;
Small ammunition.
Equipment for Type 59
We reviewed the general characteristics of this vehicle, highlighted its advantages and disadvantages, and as you can see, our main problems are poor gun accuracy and low DPM. For these reasons, the following equipment is installed on the Type 59:
1. – everything is very clear, this is the best way to increase damage per minute.
2. – will improve the accuracy and stabilization of the gun;
3. is an excellent option, because it boosts a large number of important characteristics at once.
There are several alternatives to the third item on our list. If you are a fan of playing from the review and consider this characteristic to be very important, you can install it, and for those who really lack mixing speed (it’s really bad), you can take it. Both options have the right to life, here everyone must set priorities for themselves.
Type 59 crew training
Based on the fact that we have a crew and four people at our disposal, at a certain stage we will have to make a decisive choice. However, otherwise we will download perks for the Type 59 according to the standard, enhancing the most important parameters of the machine and not forgetting to correct the shortcomings:
Commander - , , , .
Gunner – , , , .
Driver mechanic - , , , .
Loader (radio operator) – , , , .
In the case of the radio operator, it makes sense to replace it with, since this module is located along the entire starboard side and there is a high probability of its damage, again, it’s up to you to decide.
Equipment for Type 59
Regarding the choice of consumables, everything is, one might say, standard, but there will be a small nuance here. If you want to farm or spend as little silver as possible, you can carry with you, and. However, a more correct and reliable option is to install equipment in the form , , on the Type 59. At the same time, I do not recommend changing the last option, because we have fuel tanks in the front and they are often set on fire, but for the most desperate there are.
Tactics for playing the Type 59
Considering everything said above, you need to play with this vehicle carefully, because although it has good armor, there are enough vulnerable areas. At the same time, keeping in mind our scythe cannon, on the Type 59, combat tactics consist of positioning on the second line.
In situations where you don’t get caught in light, you can safely deal damage by targeting weak spots. If the enemy points the muzzle at your Type 59 tank, try to take a position where artillery cannot reach you and the hull will be hidden, tanking with a turret at medium distances is a pleasure to shoot back.
But when it was not possible to avoid close combat, try to move more, wiggle your body from side to side, facing the enemy with your forehead, so the likelihood of getting a ricochet or not being penetrated greatly increases. Otherwise, the Type 59 World of Tanks tank is an excellent support vehicle. Change flanks and attack directions, help your allies, hide behind heavy ropes and always look at the mini-map.
To summarize, let me remind you that the Chinese Type 59 medium tank cannot be purchased; it was taken out of sale a long time ago. But if you get the chance to get your hands on one, decide what you expect from this car. If you want to farm, there are better options, but if you need a good and fairly rare unit, this is a good option.
When the Belarusian company Wargaming released the game “World of Tanks” in August 2010, no one could have imagined that in a very short time it would become extremely popular all over the globe. At first, it was possible to stage battles using only equipment from the Soviet Union and Germany. But time passed, and gradually combat vehicles of other nations were introduced into the game: the United States, France, Great Britain, China and Japan. In addition to researchable vehicles that can be obtained for free (for game credits), premium tanks with suspended returns were also introduced. They could be purchased for real money or won by participating in numerous promotions conducted by Wargaming. One of these tanks was the Type-59. World of tanks, at the very dawn of the appearance of this vehicle in the game, offered to purchase it in the premium store, and then transferred it to the promotional category. This is the tank that our next story will be about.
History of creation
After the end of World War II in September 1945 and the expulsion of Japanese occupiers from Chinese territory, civil war raged in the country for another four years. Upon its completion, the regular army of the Celestial Empire was faced with the need to replace most of its obsolete weapons. The tank fleet consisted of British Vickers six-ton vehicles, which were purchased in large quantities in the 30s and were able to survive to victory, captured Japanese Chi-Has and Lend-Lease American M5 Stuarts. Most of them required repairs, and the two-tower “English” ones were generally only suitable for a museum. Taking advantage of friendly relations with the Soviet leadership, Chinese leaders were able to update the country's tank fleet. Medium T-34-85, heavy IS-2, self-propelled guns SU-100, armored personnel carriers BTR-152 and BTR-40 began to arrive in the Middle Kingdom. However, all these cars were produced outside the country. The real date of the emergence of Chinese tank building should be considered 1957. It was then that the Soviet Union transferred several T-54 tanks, as well as technological production documentation, to its eastern neighbors. In the USSR, thanks to its successful design, this vehicle was in service for more than 30 years. China was very lucky to begin its tank-building history with this model. According to the current classification of armored vehicles in the PRC, the tank received the index Type-59 (“Type-59”).
Design and technical characteristics
The Type-59 tank was mass-produced at a plant located in the city of Baotou (province). Specialists from the Soviet Union participated in the construction of this enterprise and in putting the vehicle into production. The first copies produced were an almost complete copy of the T-54. During further production, the design changed in the direction of simplifying and adapting the vehicle to the climatic conditions of China. Several types of Type 59 were produced, which were equipped with various guns, fire control systems, infrared night vision devices, and gun stabilization systems.
Type 59 operating countries
There are still 4,300 modernized copies of this vehicle in service. It is equipped with a modern gun (with armor penetration up to 400 millimeters), a sophisticated fire control system and dynamic protection. The second country in terms of the number of Type 59 tanks in service with the army is Pakistan. China supplied the Islamic Republic with 1,759 units of this armored vehicle from 1966 to 1988. In addition to the two above countries, the tank was supplied to the following countries: Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Vietnam, DR Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Iraq, Iran, Cambodia, North Korea, Myanmar, Sudan, Tanzania, Sri Lanka. Such a large geography of supplies is explained by the fact that the vehicle was unified in terms of spare parts and components with the Soviet T-54, and after the latter was discontinued, it was readily purchased to replace it and replenish the fleet.
Review
Let's move on to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the Type 59. World of Tanks has long appreciated the advantages of the vehicle: stable profitability, the ability to confidently fight single-tier medium tanks, good frontal armor, a ricochet turret, and an accurate rapid-fire cannon. When shooting at vulnerable places, the gun's penetration is quite sufficient. Provides the ability to upgrade crews for Chinese STs without retraining. The disadvantages include a small ammunition load and a high probability of its detonation, but this is compensated by the undoubted advantages of the model.
Application tactics
When playing on a car, it is advisable to follow some rules that will help you farm silver and gain experience quite successfully. When tanking with the enemy, do not expose the starboard side and rear part of the turret to him; this way you protect the ammunition rack from being hit and detonated. As for the shells, it is advisable to carry more armor-piercing shells, since high-explosive fragmentation shells have low efficiency and are only needed to destroy artillery installations with an open wheelhouse. The most advantageous tactic is to operate in a group of medium tanks consisting of two or three vehicles.
Purchase options
And finally, let's move on to the main topic in the title. When this tank first appeared in the game, it could be purchased in the premium store for the equivalent of $30. Due to its performance characteristics and profitability, it was in almost crazy demand and, in order to avoid a situation where all battles were filled exclusively with these models, the car was withdrawn from sale and transferred to the promotional category. Now, to purchase a Type 59, you need to win one of the many competitions in which the main prize is the coveted unit.
The last of the competitions in which the first place winners received this vehicle was “Battle Cry”. But not everyone has the talent to participate in such competitions. An option is to purchase an account with a Type 59 in the hangar. Although this action is prohibited by the rules of the game, if you do not spread the deal on the forums, then everything may well be successful. The main thing is to check everything carefully and not get caught in the scammers’ network, since in this case you risk losing both your account and your money forever. You should also remember that there are no bonus codes for Tier VII-VIII tanks; everything that is offered on numerous forums on the Internet is a scam. Be careful and good luck!
Today we will look at the Type59 tank.
Type 59, as it is
The type is a representative of the Chinese branch of Tier 8 medium tanks. Good dynamics, excellent turret armor. Also has a good 100mm gun
Perks
Desirable equipment
Rammer - for faster CD
Stabilizer - for a narrower range of mixing
Valve - for better performance of the entire tank, the crew in particular
Desirable ammunition
This is quite enough, but it’s better to spend shells wisely; in a good, dynamic, dragging battle, they may not be enough (This happened to me)
Equipment
First aid kit - for repairing shell-shocked crew members
Repair - for repairing tank modules
Fire extinguisher - for extinguishing a fire.
It is best to install everything automatic and large.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- High profitability of the machine;
- Excellent frontal armor;
- A strong tower that provides ricochets;
- Good rate of fire;
- Good DPM;
- High performance in the game;
- Highest competitiveness;
Flaws:
- Insufficient dynamics;
- Low speed
- Weak forehead protection from landmines;
- Long repairs and low strength of tracks;
- A small amount of ammunition;
- Frequent damage to the ammunition rack;
- Weak armor on the stern and sides;
- Frequent critical damage to tanks from a frontal hit;
- Frequent critical damage when hit by a landmine.
History of tank building
After the end of the civil war in 1949, it was regular, but most of the weapons were or were in urgent need of repair. This also applies to the World War II tanks that were available in China, produced by the Americans or the Japanese. Soon a large amount of military equipment was delivered to the country, including 100 mm and armored personnel carriers. In the early 1950s, new deliveries of large quantities of equipment followed, this time mainly tanks, the production of which was later established by China under the designation "Type 59". The first tanks produced in China at the Baotou plant were poorly equipped - there were no 100 mm guns and . However, later these tanks were equipped with a complete set for the commander, gunner and driver, as well as a gun stabilization system. The 7.62 mm machine guns installed in the bow of the tank and coaxial with the cannon were designated Type 59T, and the 12.7 mm Soviet machine gun installed in the hatch area received the designation . A British company supplied a small number of night vision devices for the Type 59 tank, including the driver and sights for the commander and gunner. Later, many such tanks were seen with the tank mounted outside, above the gun mantlet - in a place extremely vulnerable to small arms fire and shrapnel. (Taken from Wikipedia!!!)
Battle tactics
When playing the Type 59, you should remember that it is a close-range vehicle, and it is at this distance that it is most effective. When meeting higher-level enemies, or in battle with heavy tanks, adhere to side clinch tactics, that is, position yourself on the side and roll back and forth to make it difficult for the enemy to hit you. If you are at a long distance, then there is a chance to hit, but it is better not to tempt fate and simply not waste the shells!
Videos from YouTube (the best and hardcore ones)
This large-scale review presents one of the most striking premium tanks in the game -.
Continuing on, this video perfectly paints a complete picture of this Chinese man. In general, the tank is a kind of small evil Chinese, Jackie Chan, capable of a lot. Those who do not yet have this tank in their hangar have probably encountered it on the battlefield and quickly realized that they would have to at least tinker with this small, nimble bastard.
From this video you will learn everything you wanted to know about the Type 59, and in particular answers to the most frequently asked questions, such as:
- Strengths of the tank.
- Type 59 vulnerabilities and penetration weaknesses.
- What equipment should be installed on the tank?
- Tactics for playing the Type 59.
- How much can you earn on a Type 59?
After update 0.7.1, Type-59 throws 10 levels into battles with tanks.
After the appearance of two premium heavy tanks of the eighth level, fans of medium tanks immediately started talking about how great it would be for them to get a machine on which they could use the ST style and at the same time earn money. Help came from an unexpected benefactor - China helped: the developers decided to show players that this nation has a well-known specimen named Type-59. And although outwardly it is practically the twin brother of the T-54, this tank has to be played differently: after all, the combat vehicle is level eight, and the combat dynamics of the Chinese are completely different. Well, since this tank is quite popular, a lot of mistakes are made on it, especially by those who have never actually ridden the T-54. Therefore, today we will talk about how to ride a premium Chinese tank more profitably, correctly and excitingly Type-59.
To get to know a tank, you must first understand what its main advantages and disadvantages are, and only after that you can choose tactics that will emphasize its strengths and make its weaknesses almost insignificant. So, the main advantage that catches your eye is the shape of the tank: whatever you say, the T-54 is one of the most logical-looking combat vehicles. And so the Type-59 completely adopted this from its Soviet counterpart. True, its armor is not as strong: the front of the hull is 20 cm thinner, but in general the tank ricochets even more often, since we have to fight on other levels. Yes, in addition to the fact that the Type-59 is level eight, it is almost never thrown into battles of the tenth levels, and rarely is it among the ninth. Most often we are third or fourth in line, and only because the heavies go first. By the way, this is a huge advantage of the tank: due to the fact that even level nine battles are rare for us, we build tactics differently. But we'll talk about this later...
In addition to good armor, the tank also has a high maximum speed - 56 km/h, Type-59- the fastest tank of the eighth level. True, due to the lousy engine, the dynamics of the Chinese are rather weak, and if you play without 100% of the crew, the necessary module and consumables, then the tank may not be as strong as we would like, so it is very important to assemble it correctly. The gun on the Type-59 is similar to what is installed on the T-44, that is, a good gun with an average bulletproof rating of 175 and damage of 230, the firing speed and dispersion are quite high: it’s difficult for the Chinese to be snipers, especially since and it can carry very few shells; it is a close-combat tank, an impudent close-combat tank.
Part of the downside of the tank is that it trains a Chinese crew. Accordingly, it will not be possible to transfer the soldiers anywhere: Mao ordered them to serve on the Type-59 forever, although the developers promise that other Chinese tanks will appear. As for the premium characteristics of the Type-59, in addition to the fact that it is thrown to the seventh or eighth levels, the Chinese tank also has an increased earnings coefficient. On average, for a not very successful battle you can get 60-70 thousand silver, if the battle went well, then it’s somewhere around 80-90 thousand. But in those fights where you were very good, and where luck actively smiled on you , you can get more than a hundred thousand silver. Screenshots are actively posted on forums where the Chinese earn over 120 thousand! The tank itself costs 7.5 thousand gold, and at the same time it can make you stop caring about silver altogether. Getting 1-2 million in a day of leisurely play is no easy task, so if you need a good earner and you like dynamic battles of medium tanks, then Type-59- the best choice! After all, if you buy silver for the same gold, it will only cost 3 million. You can farm that much in Chinese in a week of very leisurely play, and many earn that much in a day. But let’s leave the economic subtleties aside and rather talk about how this tank is best used, and what is best to put on it.
Overall, the Type-59 is a very aggressive tank that is preferred for close-range combat. If the enemy is far away or tries to increase the distance - this always plays against the Chinese, it is necessary to get closer. The Type-59 also allows you to occupy and hold key points. Still, with proper assembly, we get one of the fastest tanks of its level, which often gets to important positions earlier than the rest. And if you managed to be there first, then it will not be so easy for the enemy to knock the Chinese out of a good position. If high-level heavies are attacking him, it is enough to hide and blink in the chat to the artillerymen, who will deal with the strong adversary. If medium tanks attack, then we have few problems with them, they do not penetrate the Type-59 well, but it often penetrates them well. And moreover, not only the CT has problems with the Chinese armor: heavy tanks of levels 6-7 also suffer. In a one-on-one battle against them, the Type-59 most often wins.
Even on this tank, as on the ST in general, it makes sense to break through to the artillery, although there is no point in competing with the new light tanks - they are faster and more maneuverable, so rushing at full speed to the artillery at the very beginning of the battle is stupid. The breakthrough to the artillery should look different: at first we just fight, hold the lines, help our comrades on the flanks, but if the opportunity arises to rush forward and end up at the enemy’s base, we must take advantage of it.
In general, the tank turned out to be versatile, but, fortunately, like the T-54, it was created to move, to be such a boorish fighter, jumping into a fight without fear and sometimes even ready to turn the tide of the battle. A good breakthrough to the rear can cost the enemy team a lot, but it’s clear that in order to change the course of the battle you need to control this tank correctly, and before you start controlling it you need to choose the right assembly for it. In this guide we will highlight two: one for a simpler game (it will help those who have not played World of Tanks for several thousand battles), and the second we have made just for those who are already very familiar with the mechanics of the game, know first-hand about high-level battles and knows how to act perfectly according to the situation.
So, tactic one, and let’s call it “Lonely Angry Chinese.”
As noted earlier, the weakest side of the Type-59 is its low dynamics, but dynamics is one of the main parameters of a medium tank. What should I do? And it’s very easy to be! The main thing here is to properly equip this handsome man. First thing in the module install a fan, it gives a bonus to the entire crew, which means it improves the skill and mechanics of the driver. And this gives an increase in acceleration speed and when turning - already very good! The next step to improve dynamics is buying oil: it also gives a significant bonus, and neglecting it is criminal. Perhaps you can replace the oil with a tightened speed controller, but the oil, in my opinion, is still better. By the way, you can use both, but you have to really trust in the strength of your crew, who will not die in critical moments, because if we put oil and a speed controller together, then there is only room for a repair kit. Well, the following set of consumables can be called classic: repair kit, first aid kit, oil.
As for the modules, in addition to the fan there is also install the rammer and stabilizer- this is a standard set that allows you to shoot faster and more accurately. Thanks to the tricks done, the Chinese tank now has very good dynamics: it accelerates and maneuvers faster than German and American Tier 8 medium tanks. And only the T-44 turns out to be more agile, but not much. The tank’s task with this tactic is the following: since it is difficult for us to fight heavy tanks of level 8-9 alone, we don’t touch them at all. The main task is to beat the little ones, we only attack those who are lower in level. In this situation, we can destroy two or three opponents at once, because they simply cannot penetrate the Type-59. The rest of the 8th level will not succeed in this: although they are not very strong, they will be penetrated. Most of the shells bounce off the Chinese, and if an incompetent player who doesn’t know the pressure points is shooting at you, then only high-explosive shells will save him. But as long as it inflicts decent damage, we will destroy it. Here the power of our gun is more than enough: it almost always penetrates and does good damage.
Please note that when you fight with those who are lower in level, you should never, under any circumstances, try to circle around such an opponent. This is the biggest stupidity you can do. It is difficult to penetrate the frontal armor of a Chinese, and if you also supplement your interaction with the enemy with dancing, that is, moving your body left and right, then the chance of taking damage will be minimal. Well, when we spin around the enemy, he can hit us in the side, in the rear... Always only expose your forehead to low-level opponents. Remember - always!
In general, if we decide to play Lonely Angry Chinese, then we need to use those paths on the map along which medium tanks usually travel: this is the hill in Malinovka or Prokhorovka, the castle and other positions that we talked about in the first guides. It is best to travel along these paths, since there you will catch enemy medium tanks, including those that are lower in level. And if you single-handedly kill two or three enemies, then this will be very good - the team will receive a bonus to morale. As you understand, this build makes us a more or less mobile tank that simply destroys everyone who is below the level. This tactic is not bad at all: it’s nice to play on the Chinese, and you make money.
But there is another option, let’s call it “Chinese on hard core”.
For this tactic, we make a different build, in which we decide that the existing mobility is enough for us. And since the tank is not dynamic, then there is no point in trying to somehow speed it up. Now we will increase our combat effectiveness in order to better fight equal opponents and even those who are a little higher level. We install a rammer, stabilizer and vertical aiming drives in the modules. This gives us the accelerated convergence that the Type-59 simply needs. Thanks to this, we shoot faster, and therefore deal more damage. Now we remove the oil from the consumables and We put a repair kit, a first aid kit and fire extinguishers. The tank sometimes burns, so it is better to increase the defense than to use oil, which will be useless for this type of game.
With this assembly, it is good to hold key points and break through the enemy’s weakly protected flanks. You don’t need to rush: the main thing is to be in the right place and make some noise there, especially since the Chinese’s speed in the end is still high, it’s just that his mobility is worse. But thanks to your focus on combat power, you can already effectively fight with those who are equal to you in level.
The Soviet T-44 tank is absolutely not scary for us. The developers are even planning to remake it, because now the Chinese are simply mockingly stronger than him. Despite the fact that the tank's gun is equivalent, Type-59 gets through three times once, but the Soviet classmate always does. There were times when I managed to kill two T-44s at once, which did not dare to split up so that one could attack from the rear. They simply could not penetrate my Chinese in the forehead.
With Pershing and Panther 2, things are more complicated. The first is simply a very strong tank that has good damage and penetration. The outcome of the battle often depends on who hit and punched first. It is best to fight Panther-2 in close combat, since there is no chance at all in long-range combat. If the enemy places the tank edge-on, it will be extremely difficult to penetrate it, despite the fact that the German himself will strike regularly. But in general, you need to use classic dancing tactics against them: we don’t substitute the sides, and we hope that the enemy is not very strong in targeting pressure points. But to make it even more difficult for him, you have to constantly drive away a little and drive up, get used to him, and so on. All this works solely for your benefit.
It is difficult for a Chinese to cope with heavy tanks of levels 8-9 alone: most often it is not possible to spin them, the CT does less damage, and frontal armor helps, but not always. The one you can really fight with and even need to do is with the KV-5, only here you should use the basic tactics of the T-54 against tall opponents: you need to rub sideways and not let the enemy shoot in the body. At the same time, it is almost impossible to break through the tower: you need to target pressure points there, and this is very difficult to do. We need to shoot at the KV-5’s flanks or go behind the tank’s rear. By the way, you can do this with other heavy tanks, for example the E-75 or the Slipper. So our behavior is just a terrible headache for them.
But if you decide not to just cuddle up to the enemy and get on his nerves, and your task is to destroy, then you need to use a different tactic.
Tactic “We are Chinese, and there are many of us!”
In it you play not alone, but with comrades, and comrades on Type-59. Now we are talking about a platoon of premium tanks, because if you take, for example, Panther-2 into the group, then the balancer will throw you into the game for which the Soviet ST is suitable, and this could be a battle of levels 9 and 10. When the Chinese tanks form a group, they begin to do what a wolf pack of three T-54s intends to do. But since Soviet tanks are often opposed by powerful Tier 10 tanks and incredibly strong artillery, they are not always able to kill everyone at once with screams and hoots. It’s easier for the Chinese: two or three Type-59s eat up any level eight heavy, they generally destroy everyone who gets in their way.
It’s worth playing according to this scheme: at the very beginning you need to stick together, the whole trio rides side by side and first of all destroys equal opponents and those of a lower level. Then if you can catch lone heavies of level 8-9, then pounce on them. If they are being covered or you simply come across those who are difficult to kill, then bite your way into the enemy base, and having committed atrocities there, you can already split up. One goes to defend his base, the second takes the enemy’s, the third helps the one who has a more difficult time. Only an organized or very experienced opponent can resist such a group. The enemy team must take a number of measures to win, but since there are a lot of weak opponents on the servers, Chinese hooliganism often goes unpunished.
Note: if you are playing in a Chinese platoon, then one of the tanks must have optics. The Type-59 is not the most alert tank, and when you are driving towards the enemy, you may not notice many enemies. Optics will increase the chances of detection; by the way, it’s a good idea to also install a fan with it - this also improves the quality of illumination.
However, if you don’t have friends who play Chinese, you can find companions directly in battle. Type-59 is a great help for other level 8 STs. So, for example, if you are fighting with a Pershing or a second Panther, you can play the role of the one who will take the brunt of the attack. While they shoot at enemies, you put your strong forehead on, dance and ricochet the shells. And in general, all sorts of deceptions of heavy tanks can be done by other STs, it’s difficult to fight them alone, but not with at least two people. Just remember that among all your classmates, only you have such excellent armor, and therefore you should always go first. If you shine from behind, you will not bring significant benefits to the team.
Overall, the Type-59 is an excellent Tier 8 medium tank, and although in terms of combat qualities it is, in principle, equal to other ST competitors, he is luckier, because the Chinese almost never find himself in the world of pain, where T-30s, Pattons and tigers are all around (*after the last patch this is no longer the case - editor's note*). The Type-59 finds itself in very pleasant battles, and therefore it is very easy to earn experience and silver on it.