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Arjun vs Mitsubishi Type 90

Arjun vs Mitsubishi Type 90 at a glance — weight 58,800 vs 50,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 70 km/h, range 200 vs 300 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Arjun main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇳 ArjunFull specs
Mitsubishi Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi Type 90Full specs
Specifications
Arjun Mitsubishi Type 90
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer CVRDE / DRDO Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 10 units 120 units
Estimated unit price $7.8 million $8.6 million
Combat weight 58.8 tons 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 200 km 300 km
Length 9.99 m 9.90 m
Width 3.84 m 3.70 m
Height 2.32 m 2.55 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Arjun Mitsubishi Type 90
Main armament 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
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Arjun side profile drawing Arjun Specs, operators & history →
Largest operators · in service
  • 🇮🇳 India 126
Mitsubishi Type 90 side profile drawing Mitsubishi Type 90 Specs, operators & history →
Largest operators · in service
  • 🇯🇵 Japan 185
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arjun or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 has a longer operational range at 300 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Arjun is heavier at 58.8 tons combat weight compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 50.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Arjun is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 9.90 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and Mitsubishi Type 90 require?
Both the Arjun and Mitsubishi Type 90 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Arjun or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 is more expensive at approximately $8.6 million per unit compared to the Arjun at $7.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 120 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the Mitsubishi Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.