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K2 Black Panther vs Type 10

K2 Black Panther main battle tank side profile drawing
Type 10 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 10
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Specifications
K2 Black Panther Type 10
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Main battle tank
Manufacturer Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 440 units 117 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $11.3 million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 430 km 500 km
Length 10.80 m 9.49 m
Width 3.60 m 3.24 m
Height 2.40 m 2.30 m
Crew 3 3 (commander, gunner and driver)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
K2 Black Panther Type 10
Main armament 1 120mm gun Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader
Secondary weapon K-6 12.7mm machine gun Type 90 12.7 mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 1500 hp 4-stroke 22.6-litre diesel V8 MHI 8VA34WTK 1,200 hp/2,300 rpm

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K2 Black Panther or Type 10?
The Type 10 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the K2 Black Panther's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K2 Black Panther or Type 10?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K2 Black Panther's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or Type 10?
The K2 Black Panther is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 10's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or Type 10?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the Type 10's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and Type 10 require?
The Type 10 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner and driver) compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K2 Black Panther or Type 10?
The Type 10 is more expensive at approximately $11.3 million per unit compared to the K2 Black Panther at $8.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K2 Black Panther or Type 10?
The K2 Black Panther has been produced in greater numbers with 440 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and Type 10?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the Type 10 carries Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader as its main armament.