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K2 Black Panther vs Mitsubishi Type 90

K2 Black Panther vs Mitsubishi Type 90 at a glance β€” weight 55,000 vs 50,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 70 km/h, range 430 vs 300 km, crew 3 vs 4.

Specifications
K2 Black Panther Mitsubishi Type 90
Origin country πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 440 units 120 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $8.6 million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 430 km 300 km
Length 10.80 m 9.90 m
Width 3.60 m 3.70 m
Height 2.40 m 2.55 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
K2 Black Panther Mitsubishi Type 90
Main armament 1 120mm gun 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon K-6 12.7mm machine gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 1500 hp Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K2 Black Panther or Mitsubishi Type 90?
Both the K2 Black Panther and Mitsubishi Type 90 have a maximum road speed of 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K2 Black Panther or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The K2 Black Panther has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The K2 Black Panther is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 50.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 9.90 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and Mitsubishi Type 90 require?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the K2 Black Panther.
Which is more expensive, the K2 Black Panther or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 is more expensive at approximately $8.6 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 Mitsubishi Type 90?
The K2 Black Panther has been produced in greater numbers with 440 units compared to 120 units of the Mitsubishi Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and Mitsubishi Type 90?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the Mitsubishi Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.