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Type 61 vs Type 74

Type 61 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 61
Type 74 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 74
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Specifications
Type 61 Type 74
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 560 units 870 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 35.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 45 km/h 53 km/h
Operational range 200 km 400 km
Length 8.19 m 9.42 m
Width 2.95 m 3.18 m
Height 2.50 m 2.67 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 61 Type 74
Main armament 1 Type 61 90mm gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)
Engine Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp Mitsubishi 10ZF V-10 Diesel Engine with 750 hp

Overview

The Type 61 and the Type 74 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Mitsubishi and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.

The Type 61 weighs 35.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 74. Top speed is 45 km/h for the Type 61 vs 53 km/h for the Type 74. Operational range is 200 km for the Type 61 vs 400 km for the Type 74. The Type 61 is armed with a 1 Type 61 90mm gun, while the Type 74 carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun.

The Type 61 has been produced in 560 units vs 870 for the Type 74. The Type 61 entered service 14 years before the Type 74 (1961 vs 1975).

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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.