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CM12 vs Mitsubishi Type 90

CM12 vs Mitsubishi Type 90 at a glance — weight 48,500 vs 50,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 70 km/h, range 450 vs 300 km, crew 4 vs 4.

CM12 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇹🇼 CM12Full specs
Mitsubishi Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi Type 90Full specs
Specifications
CM12 Mitsubishi Type 90
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 100 units 120 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million $8.6 million
Combat weight 48.5 tons 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 450 km 300 km
Length 9.75 m 9.90 m
Width 3.96 m 3.70 m
Height 3.84 m 2.55 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
CM12 Mitsubishi Type 90
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
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CM12 side profile drawing CM12 Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 100 built
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 CM12 or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the CM12's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CM12 or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The CM12 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the CM12 or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the CM12's 48.5 tons.
Which is larger, the CM12 or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 is longer at 9.90 meters compared to the CM12's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the CM12 and Mitsubishi Type 90 require?
Both the CM12 and Mitsubishi Type 90 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the CM12 or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 is more expensive at approximately $8.6 million per unit compared to the CM12 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM12 or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 120 units compared to 100 units of the CM12.
What are the main armaments of the CM12 and Mitsubishi Type 90?
The CM12 is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the Mitsubishi Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.