The so-called "five pairs of load wheels" refers to the nickname of the PLA Type 59 main battle tank. In major military forums, it is often said that "it is scary to look at five pairs of load-bearing wheels from a distance and watch the turret from a close distance."

China's Type 59 main battle tank is an imitation of the T-54A main battle tank of the former Soviet Union. T-54A main battle tank was born in 1950s, which was one of the most advanced tanks at that time and the most cost-effective tank. In 1950s, China introduced the T-54A tank production technology of the former Soviet Union, and developed and produced the Type 59 medium tank. 1956, China obtained the technical data and samples of the T-54A tank of the former Soviet Union. At the same time, with the help of Soviet engineers, China No.1 Tank Factory (6 17 Factory).

Type 59 tank passes through the crater.

After more than 30 years of transformation and improvement, Type 59 tank has derived its improved series, and a large number of variant cars have been developed in the expansion of its use. Such as Type 59 (bistable) medium tank, Type 59- 1 medium tank (WZ 120A), Type 59-2 medium tank (BW 120B), Type 59 command tank (BW 120b), Type 59 mine-clearing tank, and Type 59 mine-clearing tank. 59-2A medium tank, 59 improved medium tank (BW 120K), 59 improved medium tank (BK 1940), ZTZ59D 1 medium tank (WZ 120C). In addition, on the basis of Type 59 medium 1 1 tank chassis, several modifications have been developed, such as Type 64 heavy crawler tractor (WZ4 1 1), Type 64 medium tank tractor (WZ652) and Type 73 medium tank and rescue tractor (WZ65/KLOC).

Type 59 tank crossed the cliff.

Now "99A" and "96B" who are active in the international competition field and the actual military exercise field don't care to call me brother when they see Type 59 tanks. Although you don't often go to Type 59 tanks, you can often see them in the training ground.