Leclerc vs Type 10
| French tank, entering service in 1992, features composite armor and an autoloader. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | KNDS |
| Number produced | 862 units |
| Estimated unit price | $17 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 | 57.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 71 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 650 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.87 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.53 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V8X SACM (Wärtsilä) 8-cylinder diesel engine 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) |
| Main armament | GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun (1,100 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 Leclerc or Type 10?
The Leclerc is faster with a maximum road speed of 71 km/h compared to the Type 10's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leclerc or Type 10?
The Leclerc has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the Type 10's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Leclerc or Type 10?
The Leclerc is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the Type 10's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leclerc or Type 10?
The Leclerc is longer at 9.87 meters compared to the Type 10's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the Leclerc and Type 10 require?
The Type 10 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner and driver) compared to the Leclerc's 3 (Commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leclerc or Type 10?
The Leclerc is more expensive at approximately $17.0 million per unit compared to the Type 10 at $11.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leclerc or Type 10?
The Leclerc has been produced in greater numbers with 862 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the Leclerc and Type 10?
The Leclerc is armed with GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun while the Type 10 carries Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader as its main armament.