T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs Type 61
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Japanese tank, 560 units manufactured, used a license-built version of the American M40 recoilless rifle. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Number produced | 560 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 35.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 45 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.19 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.95 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Type 61 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 61?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 61?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 61?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 61?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 61 require?
Both the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 61 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or Type 61?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and Type 61?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.