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OF-40 vs Type 61

OF-40 vs Type 61 at a glance — weight 45,500 vs 35,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 45 km/h, range 600 vs 200 km, crew 4 vs 4.

OF-40 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 OF-40Full specs
Type 61 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 61Full specs
Specifications
OF-40 Type 61
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Palmaria Mitsubishi
Number produced 36 units 560 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 45.5 tons 35.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 45 km/h
Operational range 600 km 200 km
Length 9.22 m 8.19 m
Width 3.51 m 2.95 m
Height 2.45 m 2.50 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
OF-40 Type 61
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun 1 Type 61 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (57 rounds) 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 830 hp Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp
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OF-40 side profile drawing OF-40 Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 36 built
Type 61 side profile drawing Type 61 Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 560 built
  • 🇯🇵 Japan
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OF-40 or Type 61?
The OF-40 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the OF-40 or Type 61?
The OF-40 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the OF-40 or Type 61?
The OF-40 is heavier at 45.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the OF-40 or Type 61?
The OF-40 is longer at 9.22 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the OF-40 and Type 61 require?
Both the OF-40 and Type 61 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OF-40 or Type 61?
The Type 61 has been produced in greater numbers with 560 units compared to 36 units of the OF-40.
What are the main armaments of the OF-40 and Type 61?
The OF-40 is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.