K2 Black Panther vs Type 90
Overview
The K2 Black Panther and the Type 90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.
The K2 Black Panther weighs 55.0 tons vs 50.0 tons for the Type 90. Top speed is 70 km/h for the K2 Black Panther vs 70 km/h for the Type 90. Operational range is 430 km for the K2 Black Panther vs 300 km for the Type 90. The K2 Black Panther is armed with a 1 120mm gun, while the Type 90 carries a 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.
| South Korean main battle tank, Hyundai Precision manufacture, intended for domestic use and potential export. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 million |
| Japanese main battle tank, 120 units built, designed for defense against potential Soviet invasion. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 55.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Length | 10.80 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | K-6 12.7mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 50.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.90 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.70 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.55 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K2 Black Panther or Type 90?
The Type 90 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 90?
The K2 Black Panther has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or Type 90?
The K2 Black Panther is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 90's 50.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or Type 90?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the Type 90's 9.90 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and Type 90 require?
The Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and Type 90?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.