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Overview
The Type 10 is a Main Battle Tank, while the Type 16 MCV is a Light Armoured Vehicle.
The Type 10 weighs 48.0 tons vs 26.0 tons for the Type 16 MCV. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Type 10 vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 500 km for the Type 10 vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The Type 10 is armed with a Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader, while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun.
The Type 10 has been produced in 117 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. Unit cost is $11.3M for the Type 10 vs $5.8M for the Type 16 MCV. The Type 10 entered service 4 years before the Type 16 MCV (2012 vs 2016).
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.
