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Leopard 2 vs Mitsubishi Type 90

Leopard 2 vs Mitsubishi Type 90 at a glance — weight 62,500 vs 50,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 70 km/h, range 340 vs 300 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Leopard 2 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 2
Mitsubishi Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi Type 90
Specifications
Leopard 2 Mitsubishi Type 90
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 3,600 units 120 units
Estimated unit price $29 million $8.6 million
Combat weight 62.5 tons 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 340 km 300 km
Length 9.97 m 9.90 m
Width 3.76 m 3.70 m
Height 3.00 m 2.55 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 2 Mitsubishi Type 90
Main armament Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leopard 2 or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 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 Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Leopard 2 has a longer operational range at 340 km compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 2 or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 50.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 2 or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 9.90 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 2 and Mitsubishi Type 90 require?
Both the Leopard 2 and Mitsubishi Type 90 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 2 or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90 at $8.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 2 or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Leopard 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,600 units compared to 120 units of the Mitsubishi Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 2 and Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Leopard 2 is armed with Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 while the Mitsubishi Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.