Type 61 vs Type 74
| 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 |
| Japanese main battle tank, 870 built by Mitsubishi, featured a hydropneumatic suspension system. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 870 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 53 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.42 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.18 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.67 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi 10ZF V-10 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Type 61 or Type 74?
The Type 74 is faster with a maximum road speed of 53 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 61 or Type 74?
The Type 74 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 61 or Type 74?
The Type 74 is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 61 or Type 74?
The Type 74 is longer at 9.42 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 61 and Type 74 require?
Both the Type 61 and Type 74 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 61 or Type 74?
The Type 74 has been produced in greater numbers with 870 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the Type 61 and Type 74?
The Type 61 is armed with 1 Type 61 90mm gun while the Type 74 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun as its main armament.