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Type 10 vs Type 96

Type 10 vs Type 96 at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 41,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 60 km/h, range 500 vs 700 km, crew — vs 3.

Type 10 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 10
Type 96 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 96
Specifications
Type 10 Type 96
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Norinco
Number produced 117 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $11.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 500 km 700 km
Length 9.49 m 9.99 m
Width 3.24 m 3.45 m
Height 2.30 m 2.30 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner and driver) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 10 Type 96
Main armament Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon Type 90 12.7 mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine 4-stroke 22.6-litre diesel V8 MHI 8VA34WTK 1,200 hp/2,300 rpm V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 10 or Type 96?
The Type 10 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 96's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 10 or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 10's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 10 or Type 96?
The Type 10 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 96's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 10 or Type 96?
The Type 96 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 96 require?
The Type 10 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner and driver) compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 10 or Type 96?
The Type 96 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the Type 10 and Type 96?
The Type 10 is armed with Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.