Type 10 vs Type 100
Overview
The Type 10 and the Type 100 are both Main Battle Tanks.
Top speed is 70 km/h for the Type 10 vs 80 km/h for the Type 100. The Type 10 is armed with a Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader, while the Type 100 carries a Autoloaded 105mm main gun.
The Type 10 entered service 13 years before the Type 100 (2012 vs 2025).
| 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 |
| The Type 100 (ZTZ-100) is a Chinese main battle tank introduced in 2019, primarily serving as a high-mobility armored platform distinguished by its integrated active protection system. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 0.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Hybrid diesel-electric, 1,500 hp |
| Main armament | Autoloaded 105mm main gun |
| Secondary weapon | QJY-201 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Type 10 or Type 100?
The Type 100 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the Type 10's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 10 or Type 100?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 100's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 10 or Type 100?
The Type 10 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 100's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 10 or Type 100?
The Type 10 is longer at 9.48 meters compared to the Type 100's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 10 and Type 100 require?
The Type 10 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner and driver) compared to the Type 100's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Type 10 and Type 100?
The Type 10 is armed with Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader while the Type 100 carries Autoloaded 105mm main gun as its main armament.