Details of Trumpeter 00314 1/35 Chinese Type 59-B Medium Tank 105mm Gun
Basic Specifications
• Item No.: Trumpeter 00314
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: Chinese Type 59-B Medium Tank fitted with 105mm Rifled Gun
• Kit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required
• Completed Dimensions: Length 256 mm, Width 98 mm, Height 73 mm
• Parts Count: Over 370 pieces
• Photo-etched parts: Not included
• Package Weight: approx 550 g
• Figures, glue, paints and tools NOT included
Kit Contents
• Complete Type 59-B modified hull and cast turret assembly
• Accurate simulated 105mm rifled main gun barrel with muzzle brake
• 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun and 7.62mm coaxial machine gun parts
• Full set of road wheels, return rollers, drive sprockets and idler wheels
• Detailed flexible track link parts for authentic chassis restoration
• Complete torsion bar suspension system components
• Turret exterior fittings, stowage cases and observation device parts
• Decals for multiple PLA standard military marking schemes
• Detailed step-by-step assembly instruction manual
Kit Features
• Precise 1/35 scale model reproducing China upgraded Type 59-B medium tank
• Faithfully restored upgraded 105mm main gun configuration replacing original 100mm gun
• Accurate hull and turret contour matching Type 59-B improved variant characteristics
• Delicate surface textures including casting marks, panel lines and weld details
• Realistic movable suspension structure and vivid flexible track links
• Standard upgraded exterior layout consistent with real vehicle modification features
• Perfect for Chinese military armor collection and Cold War tank diorama production
• Balanced part quantity, easy to assemble and friendly for weathering modification
Recommended Skill Level
• Suitable for Chinese military armor enthusiasts and medium tank model collectors
• Beginner to intermediate skill level, easy to complete standard assembly
Historical Background
• The Type 59-B is an improved variant of China’s domestically produced Type 59 medium tank, upgraded for enhanced firepower and combat performance.
• The most prominent modification is the replacement of the original 100mm gun with a new domestic improved 105mm rifled tank gun, greatly improving armor penetration capability.
• It optimized fire control equipment and turret auxiliary structures, adapting to modern short-range assault and defensive combat missions.
• This upgraded model was widely equipped by the PLA ground forces for equipment modernization iteration in the late 20th century.
• As a classic improved version of the Type 59 tank family, it occupies an important position in the development history of Chinese domestic armored vehicles.
Full‑Size Vehicle Specifications (Type 59-B Medium Tank)
• Combat Weight: 36.5 tons
• Overall Length (gun forward): 9.23 m
• Overall Width: 3.27 m
• Overall Height: 2.40 m
• Engine: 12150L 12-cylinder diesel engine, 520 hp
• Max road speed: 50 km/h
• Cruising range: 420 km
• Main Armament: 105mm rifled tank gun
• Secondary Armament: 1 × 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun, 1 × 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
• Crew: 4 personnel
