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Leclerc vs Mitsubishi Type 90

Leclerc main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Leclerc
Mitsubishi Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi Type 90
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Specifications
Leclerc Mitsubishi Type 90
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer KNDS Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 862 units 120 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $8.6 million
Combat weight 57.4 tons 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 71 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 650 km 300 km
Length 9.87 m 9.90 m
Width 3.60 m 3.70 m
Height 2.53 m 2.55 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Leclerc Mitsubishi Type 90
Main armament GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)
Engine V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp

Overview

The Leclerc and the Mitsubishi Type 90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by KNDS and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.

The Leclerc weighs 57.4 tons vs 50.0 tons for the Mitsubishi Type 90. Top speed is 71 km/h for the Leclerc vs 70 km/h for the Mitsubishi Type 90. Operational range is 650 km for the Leclerc vs 300 km for the Mitsubishi Type 90. The Leclerc is armed with a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun, while the Mitsubishi Type 90 carries a 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.

The Leclerc has been produced in 862 units vs 120 for the Mitsubishi Type 90. Unit cost is $17M for the Leclerc vs $8.6M for the Mitsubishi Type 90. The Mitsubishi Type 90 entered service 2 years before the Leclerc (1990 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leclerc or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 50.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 is longer at 9.90 meters compared to the Leclerc's 9.87 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and Mitsubishi Type 90 require?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leclerc or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90 at $8.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Leclerc has been produced in greater numbers with 862 units compared to 120 units of the Mitsubishi Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the Mitsubishi Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.