Type 59 tank The anatomy of a battlefield stalwart

The backbone of the Chinese army may get a new lease of life with autonomous control.

Built: 1958 to 1985

Number made: 9,500

Weight: 35 tons Crew: Four

Main armament: 100mm gun

Speed: 31mph Length: 20ft Width: 10ft 6in Range: 370 miles

Also used by: North Korea, Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, Vietnam Conflicts:

Vietnam War, Iran-iraq War, Indo-pakistani War of 1971