Details of Trumpeter 00320 1/35 Chinese Type 59 Medium Tank with 120mm Gun
Basic Specifications
• Item No.: Trumpeter 00320
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: Chinese Type 59 Late Variant Medium Tank with 120mm Main Gun
• Kit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required
• Completed Dimensions: Length 260 mm, Width 98 mm, Height 74 mm
• Parts Count: Over 380 pieces
• Photo-etched parts: Not included
• Package Weight: approx 560 g
• Figures, glue, paints and tools NOT included
Kit Contents
• Complete late-version Type 59 hull and modified cast turret assembly
• Brand-new detailed 120mm large-caliber main gun barrel with muzzle brake
• 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun and 7.62mm coaxial machine gun components
• Full set of road wheels, return rollers, drive sprockets and idler wheels
• Complete torsion bar suspension system parts for static chassis display
• Realistic flexible track link parts with authentic tread details
• Updated turret observation devices and exterior fitting accessories
• Hull stowage boxes, fuel tanks and standard exterior accessories
• Decals for multiple PLA military standard marking schemes
• Detailed step-by-step assembly instruction manual
Kit Features
• Accurate 1/35 scale model of the rare Type 59 late upgrade variant equipped with 120mm gun
• Faithfully reproduces the upgraded large-bore 120mm main gun configuration different from traditional 100mm/105mm versions
• Restores classic late-type turret and hull structural features of Chinese Type 59 medium tank
• Delicate surface textures including casting lines, weld seams and panel details
• Standard suspension structure and flexible tracks present realistic tank chassis posture
• Unique 120mm gun upgrade design highlights the special modified technical feature of Type 59 tank family
• Excellent collection value for Chinese domestic armor model enthusiasts
• Moderate part count, friendly for assembly, painting and weathering modification
Recommended Skill Level
• Suitable for Chinese military armor collectors and Type 59 series tank enthusiasts
• Beginner to intermediate skill level, easy to complete standard assembly and detailed finishing
Historical Background
• The Type 59 120mm gun variant is a special late-stage technical upgrade modification of China’s classic Type 59 medium tank.
• Different from mass-produced 100mm and 105mm gun versions, it adopts a newly developed domestic 120mm large-caliber tank gun, greatly improving fire strike and armor penetration capability.
• This modification focuses on firepower upgrade, matching improved fire control and aiming system to adapt to modern battlefield combat requirements.
• It is a rare experimental and improved variant in the Type 59 tank family, with unique equipment research and historical data value.
• The upgrade scheme accumulated valuable technical experience for the subsequent improvement and development of Chinese armored vehicle artillery systems.
Full‑Size Vehicle Specifications (Type 59 Medium Tank 120mm Gun Variant)
• Combat Weight: 36.8 tons
• Overall Length (gun forward): 9.30 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: 120mm upgraded rifled tank gun
• Secondary Armament: 1 × 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun, 1 × 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
• Crew: 4 personnel
