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T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs Type 61

T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs Type 61 at a glance — weight 40,000 vs 35,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 45 km/h, range 450 vs 200 km, crew 4 vs 4.

T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Type 61 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 61
Specifications
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran Type 61
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant Mitsubishi
Number produced 6,142 units 560 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 40.0 tons 35.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 45 km/h
Operational range 450 km 200 km
Length 9.00 m 8.19 m
Width 3.30 m 2.95 m
Height 2.39 m 2.50 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran Type 61
Main armament 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 Type 61 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds) 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 61?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 61?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 61?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is heavier at 40.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 61?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 61 require?
Both the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 61 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or Type 61?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has been produced in greater numbers with 6,142 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and Type 61?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is armed with 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.