Type 10 vs Type 90

Overview

The Type 10 and the Type 90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.

The Type 10 weighs 48.0 tons vs 50.0 tons for the Type 90. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Type 10 vs 70 km/h for the Type 90. Operational range is 500 km for the Type 10 vs 300 km for the Type 90. The Type 10 is armed with a Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader, while the Type 90 carries a 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.

The Type 10 has been produced in 117 units vs 120 for the Type 90.

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
Japanese main battle tank, 120 units built, designed for defense against potential Soviet invasion.
Profile of Type 90
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 120 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 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h
Operational range 300 km
Length 9.90 m
Width 3.70 m
Height 2.55 m
Crew 4
Engine Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
Main armament 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 10 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 10's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 10 or Type 90?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 10 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 10's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 10 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is longer at 9.90 meters compared to the Type 10's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 10 and Type 90 require?
The Type 90 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 90?
The Type 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 120 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the Type 10 and Type 90?
The Type 10 is armed with Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader while the Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.