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.