Type 10 vs Type 16 MCV
| 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 |
| Japanese tank destroyer, 142 units built since 2016, based on an 8x8 wheeled chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Tank Destroyer |
| Type | 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 142 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.8 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 | 26.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.87 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm L/52 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Type 10 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Type 10's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 10 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 10 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 10 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 16 MCV's 26.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 10 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 10 is longer at 9.48 meters compared to the Type 16 MCV's 8.45 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 10 and Type 16 MCV require?
The Type 16 MCV requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 10's 3 (commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Type 10 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 10 is more expensive at approximately $11.3 million per unit compared to the Type 16 MCV at $5.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 10 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV has been produced in greater numbers with 142 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the Type 10 and Type 16 MCV?
The Type 10 is armed with Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.