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Type 10 vs Type 74

Type 10 vs Type 74 at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 53 km/h, range 500 vs 400 km, crew — vs 4.

Type 10 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 10
Type 74 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 74
Specifications
Type 10 Type 74
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 117 units 870 units
Estimated unit price $11.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 53 km/h
Operational range 500 km 400 km
Length 9.49 m 9.42 m
Width 3.24 m 3.18 m
Height 2.30 m 2.67 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner and driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 10 Type 74
Main armament Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun
Secondary weapon Type 90 12.7 mm machine gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)
Engine 4-stroke 22.6-litre diesel V8 MHI 8VA34WTK 1,200 hp/2,300 rpm Mitsubishi 10ZF V-10 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 10 or Type 74?
The Type 10 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 74's 53 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 10 or Type 74?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 74's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 10 or Type 74?
The Type 10 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 74's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 10 or Type 74?
The Type 10 is longer at 9.48 meters compared to the Type 74's 9.42 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 10 and Type 74 require?
The Type 74 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 10's 3 (commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 10 or Type 74?
The Type 74 has been produced in greater numbers with 870 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the Type 10 and Type 74?
The Type 10 is armed with Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader while the Type 74 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun as its main armament.