T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs Type 10
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and the Type 10 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 weighs 36.5 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Type 10. Top speed is 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 70 km/h for the Type 10. Operational range is 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 500 km for the Type 10. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun, while the Type 10 carries a Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in 16,532 units vs 117 for the Type 10.
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 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 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 10?
The Type 10 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 10?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 10?
The Type 10 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 10?
The Type 10 is longer at 9.48 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 10 require?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 10's 3 (commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 10?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 10?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the Type 10 carries Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader as its main armament.