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Type 10 vs Type 16 MCV

Type 10 vs Type 16 MCV at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 26,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 100 km/h, range 500 vs 400 km, crew 3 (commander, gunner and driver) vs 4.

Type 10 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 10
Type 16 MCV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 16 MCV
Specifications
Type 10 Type 16 MCV
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Main battle tank 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 117 units 142 units
Estimated unit price $11.3 million $5.8 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 26.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 500 km 400 km
Length 9.49 m 8.45 m
Width 3.24 m 2.98 m
Height 2.30 m 2.87 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner and driver) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Type 10 Type 16 MCV
Main armament Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader 105 mm L/52 gun
Secondary weapon Type 90 12.7 mm machine gun 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun
Engine 4-stroke 22.6-litre diesel V8 MHI 8VA34WTK 1,200 hp/2,300 rpm 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 10 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Type 10's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 10 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 10 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 10 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 16 MCV's 26.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 10 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 10 is longer at 9.48 meters compared to the Type 16 MCV's 8.45 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 10 and Type 16 MCV require?
The Type 16 MCV requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 10's 3 (commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Type 10 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 10 is more expensive at approximately $11.3 million per unit compared to the Type 16 MCV at $5.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 10 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV has been produced in greater numbers with 142 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the Type 10 and Type 16 MCV?
The Type 10 is armed with Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.