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Type 10 vs Type 99

Overview

The Type 10 and the Type 99 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Norinco respectively.

The Type 10 weighs 48.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the Type 99. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Type 10 vs 65 km/h for the Type 99. Operational range is 500 km for the Type 10 vs 450 km for the Type 99. The Type 10 is armed with a Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader, while the Type 99 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The Type 10 has been produced in 117 units vs 1,300 for the Type 99. Unit cost is $11.3M for the Type 10 vs $2.5M for the Type 99. The Type 99 entered service 11 years before the Type 10 (2001 vs 2012).

Type 10

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
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Type 99

Chinese main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, features a 125mm smoothbore gun and composite armor.
Profile of Type 99
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco
Number produced 1,300 units
Estimated unit price $2.5 million
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Type 10

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

Type 99

Combat weight 52.0 tons ◉
Maximum speed 65 km/h ◉
Operational range 450 km ◉
Length 9.99 m ◉
Width 3.45 m ◉
Height 2.30 m ◉
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.
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.

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