T-90 vs Type 90
The T-90 and the Type 90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively. The T-90 weighs 48.0 tons vs 50.0 tons for the Type 90. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-90 vs 70 km/h for the Type 90. Operational range is 550 km for the T-90 vs 300 km for the Type 90. The T-90 is armed with a 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun, while the Type 90 carries a 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun. The T-90 has been produced in 4,000 units vs 120 for the Type 90.
| Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
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| 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 |
| Japanese main battle tank, 120 units built, designed for defense against potential Soviet invasion. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.63 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.78 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.22 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-92S2F |
| Main armament | 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun |
| Combat weight | 50.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.90 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.55 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-90 or Type 90?
The Type 90 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 90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the T-90 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-90 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is longer at 9.90 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the T-90 and Type 90 require?
The Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-90 or Type 90?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 120 units of the Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the T-90 and Type 90?
The T-90 is armed with 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun while the Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.