T-72 vs Type 10

Overview

The T-72 and the Type 10 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.

The T-72 weighs 44.5 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Type 10. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-72 vs 70 km/h for the Type 10. Operational range is 500 km for the T-72 vs 500 km for the Type 10. The T-72 is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun, while the Type 10 carries a Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader.

The T-72 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 117 for the Type 10. Unit cost is $2M for the T-72 vs $11.3M for the Type 10. The T-72 entered service 39 years before the Type 10 (1973 vs 2012).

T-72

Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built.
Profile of T-72
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $2 million
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Type 10

Japanese main battle tank, entering service in 2012, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Profile of Type 10
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
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T-72

Combat weight 44.5 tons ◉
Maximum speed 60 km/h ◉
Operational range 500 km ◉
Length 9.73 m ◉
Width 3.59 m ◉
Height 2.23 m ◉
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
Engine V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW)
Main armament 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun

Type 10

Combat weight 48.0 tons ◉
Maximum speed 70 km/h ◉
Operational range 500 km ◉
Length 9.49 m ◉
Width 3.24 m ◉
Height 2.30 m ◉
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-72 or Type 10?
The Type 10 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or Type 10?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-72 or Type 10?
The Type 10 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the T-72 or Type 10?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the Type 10's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the T-72 and Type 10 require?
The T-72 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the Type 10's 3 (commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the T-72 or Type 10?
The Type 10 is more expensive at approximately $11.3 million per unit compared to the T-72 at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-72 or Type 10?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the T-72 and Type 10?
The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the Type 10 carries Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader as its main armament.

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