Type 10 vs Type 99
| 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, manufactured by Norinco, features a 125mm smoothbore gun and composite armor. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 million |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.49 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.24 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 52.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-8 Diesel Engine with 1500 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 99?
The Type 10 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 99's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 10 or Type 99?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 99's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 10 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 10's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 10 or Type 99?
The Type 99 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 99 require?
The Type 10 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner and driver) compared to the Type 99's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Type 10 or Type 99?
The Type 10 is more expensive at approximately $11.3 million per unit compared to the Type 99 at $2.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the Type 10 and Type 99?
The Type 10 is armed with Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader while the Type 99 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.