Type 10 vs Type 85

Overview

The Type 10 and the Type 85 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Norinco respectively.

The Type 10 weighs 48.0 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 85. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Type 10 vs 57 km/h for the Type 85. Operational range is 500 km for the Type 10 vs 700 km for the Type 85. The Type 10 is armed with a Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader, while the Type 85 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The Type 10 has been produced in 117 units vs 200 for the Type 85.

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
Chinese main battle tank, approximately 200 were built, incorporating technologies from the Soviet T-62.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco
Number produced 200 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 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 57 km/h
Operational range 700 km
Length 9.99 m
Width 3.45 m
Height 2.30 m
Crew 4
Engine Diesel Engine with 730 hp
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 10 or Type 85?
The Type 10 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 85's 57 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 10 or Type 85?
The Type 85 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 10's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 10 or Type 85?
The Type 10 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 85's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 10 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Type 10's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 10 and Type 85 require?
The Type 85 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 85?
The Type 85 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the Type 10 and Type 85?
The Type 10 is armed with Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader while the Type 85 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.