PT-76 vs Type 16 MCV
The PT-76 and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Soviet State Industry and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively. The PT-76 weighs 14.6 tons vs 26.0 tons for the Type 16 MCV. Top speed is 44 km/h for the PT-76 vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 480 km for the PT-76 vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The PT-76 is armed with a 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun.
| Soviet light tank, entered service in the early 1950s, featuring amphibious capabilities for river crossings. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Amphibious Light Tank |
| Manufacturer | Soviet State Industry |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Japanese tank destroyer, 142 units built since 2016, based on an 8x8 wheeled chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 142 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.8 million |
| Combat weight | 14.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 44 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.63 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.14 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.32 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 240 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 26.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.87 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm L/52 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PT-76 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the PT-76's 44 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the PT-76 or Type 16 MCV?
The PT-76 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the PT-76 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the PT-76's 14.6 tons.
Which is larger, the PT-76 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the PT-76's 7.63 meters.
How many crew members do the PT-76 and Type 16 MCV require?
The Type 16 MCV requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the PT-76's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the PT-76 and Type 16 MCV?
The PT-76 is armed with 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.