M1 Abrams vs Type 10
The M1 Abrams and the Type 10 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Type 10. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 70 km/h for the Type 10. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 500 km for the Type 10. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the Type 10 carries a Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 117 for the Type 10. Unit cost is $8.5M for the M1 Abrams vs $11.3M for the Type 10. The M1 Abrams entered service 32 years before the Type 10 (1980 vs 2012).
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 million |
| Japanese main battle tank, entering service in 2012, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. | |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.49 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.24 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| 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 M1 Abrams or Type 10?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Type 10's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Type 10?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Type 10?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Type 10's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Type 10?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the Type 10's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Type 10 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 10's 3 (commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1 Abrams or Type 10?
The Type 10 is more expensive at approximately $11.3 million per unit compared to the M1 Abrams at $8.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Type 10?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Type 10?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Type 10 carries Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader as its main armament.