M103 vs Type 10
Overview
The M103 and the Type 10 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.
The M103 weighs 58.0 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Type 10. Top speed is 40 km/h for the M103 vs 70 km/h for the Type 10. Operational range is 480 km for the M103 vs 500 km for the Type 10. The M103 is armed with a 1 M58 120mm gun, while the Type 10 carries a Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader.
The M103 has been produced in 300 units vs 117 for the Type 10.
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Japanese main battle tank, entering service in 2012, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. | |
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| 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 | 58.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.76 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.23 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M58 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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 M103 or Type 10?
The Type 10 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M103's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M103 or Type 10?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M103's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M103 or Type 10?
The M103 is heavier at 58.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 10's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M103 or Type 10?
The Type 10 is longer at 9.48 meters compared to the M103's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the M103 and Type 10 require?
The M103 requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 10's 3 (commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M103 or Type 10?
The M103 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the M103 and Type 10?
The M103 is armed with 1 M58 120mm gun while the Type 10 carries Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader as its main armament.