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Type 10 vs Type 99

Type 10 vs Type 99 at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 65 km/h, range 500 vs 450 km, crew — vs 3.

Type 10 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 10
Type 99 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 99
Specifications
Type 10 Type 99
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 1,300 units
Estimated unit price $11.3 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 500 km 450 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 99
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 1500 hp
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 10 or Type 99?
The Type 99 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
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.