Type 61 vs Type 90
Overview
The Type 61 and the Type 90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Mitsubishi and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.
The Type 61 weighs 35.0 tons vs 50.0 tons for the Type 90. Top speed is 45 km/h for the Type 61 vs 70 km/h for the Type 90. Operational range is 200 km for the Type 61 vs 300 km for the Type 90. The Type 61 is armed with a 1 Type 61 90mm gun, while the Type 90 carries a 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.
The Type 61 has been produced in 560 units vs 120 for the Type 90.
| 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, 120 units built, designed for defense against potential Soviet invasion. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 35.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 45 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.19 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.95 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.50 m ◉ |
| 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 | 50.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.90 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.70 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.55 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 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 90?
The Type 90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 61 or Type 90?
The Type 90 has a longer operational range at 300 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 61 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 61 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is longer at 9.90 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 61 and Type 90 require?
Both the Type 61 and Type 90 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 61 or Type 90?
The Type 61 has been produced in greater numbers with 560 units compared to 120 units of the Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the Type 61 and Type 90?
The Type 61 is armed with 1 Type 61 90mm gun while the Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.