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T-90 vs Type 10

Overview

The T-90 and the Type 10 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.

The T-90 weighs 48.0 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Type 10. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-90 vs 70 km/h for the Type 10. Operational range is 550 km for the T-90 vs 500 km for the Type 10. The T-90 is armed with a 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun, while the Type 10 carries a Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader.

The T-90 has been produced in 4,000 units vs 117 for the Type 10. Unit cost is $4.5M for the T-90 vs $11.3M for the Type 10. The T-90 entered service 20 years before the Type 10 (1992 vs 2012).

T-90

Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant.
Profile of T-90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 4,000 units
Estimated unit price $4.5 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-90

Combat weight 48.0 tons ◉
Maximum speed 60 km/h ◉
Operational range 550 km ◉
Length 9.63 m ◉
Width 3.78 m ◉
Height 2.22 m ◉
Crew 3
Engine V-92S2F
Main armament 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 12.7mm Kord Heavy 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-90 or Type 10?
The Type 10 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-90 or Type 10?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Type 10's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-90 or Type 10?
The Type 10 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-90 or Type 10?
The T-90 is longer at 9.63 meters compared to the Type 10's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the T-90 and Type 10 require?
The Type 10 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner and driver) compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the T-90 or Type 10?
The Type 10 is more expensive at approximately $11.3 million per unit compared to the T-90 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-90 or Type 10?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the T-90 and Type 10?
The T-90 is armed with 2A46M-5 125 mm 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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