Leopard 2 vs Type 10

Overview

The Leopard 2 and the Type 10 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.

The Leopard 2 weighs 62.5 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Type 10. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Leopard 2 vs 70 km/h for the Type 10. Operational range is 340 km for the Leopard 2 vs 500 km for the Type 10. The Leopard 2 is armed with a Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55, while the Type 10 carries a Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader.

The Leopard 2 has been produced in 3,600 units vs 117 for the Type 10. Unit cost is $29M for the Leopard 2 vs $11.3M for the Type 10. The Leopard 2 entered service 33 years before the Type 10 (1979 vs 2012).

Leopard 2

German main battle tank, entering service in 1979, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with over 3600 units built.
Profile of Leopard 2
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei
Number produced 3,600 units
Estimated unit price $29 million
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Type 10

Japanese main battle tank, entering service in 2012, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Profile of Type 10
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 117 units
Estimated unit price $11.3 million
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Leopard 2

Combat weight 62.5 tons ◉
Maximum speed 70 km/h ◉
Operational range 340 km ◉
Length 9.97 m ◉
Width 3.76 m ◉
Height 3.00 m ◉
Crew 4
Engine MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
Main armament Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG

Type 10

Combat weight 48.0 tons ◉
Maximum speed 70 km/h ◉
Operational range 500 km ◉
Length 9.49 m ◉
Width 3.24 m ◉
Height 2.30 m ◉
Crew 3 (commander, gunner and driver)
Engine 4-stroke 22.6-litre diesel V8 MHI 8VA34WTK 1,200 hp/2,300 rpm
Main armament Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader
Secondary weapon Type 90 12.7 mm machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leopard 2 or Type 10?
The Type 10 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Leopard 2's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 2 or Type 10?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 2 or Type 10?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 10's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 2 or Type 10?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the Type 10's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 2 and Type 10 require?
The Leopard 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 10's 3 (commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 2 or Type 10?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the Type 10 at $11.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 2 or Type 10?
The Leopard 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,600 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 2 and Type 10?
The Leopard 2 is armed with Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 while the Type 10 carries Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader as its main armament.

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