Leclerc vs Type 10

Overview

The Leclerc and the Type 10 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by KNDS and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.

The Leclerc weighs 57.4 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Type 10. Top speed is 71 km/h for the Leclerc vs 70 km/h for the Type 10. Operational range is 650 km for the Leclerc vs 500 km for the Type 10. The Leclerc is armed with a GIAT CN120-26/52 120mm tank gun, while the Type 10 carries a Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader.

The Leclerc has been produced in 862 units vs 117 for the Type 10. Unit cost is $17M for the Leclerc vs $11.3M for the Type 10. The Leclerc entered service 20 years before the Type 10 (1992 vs 2012).

Leclerc

French tank, entering service in 1992, features composite armor and an autoloader.
Profile of Leclerc
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer KNDS
Number produced 862 units
Estimated unit price $17 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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Leclerc

Combat weight 57.4 tons ◉
Maximum speed 71 km/h ◉
Operational range 650 km ◉
Length 9.87 m ◉
Width 3.60 m ◉
Height 2.53 m ◉
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)

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 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.

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