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Type 61 vs Vickers Mk.3

Type 61 vs Vickers Mk.3 at a glance — weight 35,000 vs 38,700 kg, top speed 45 vs 60 km/h, range 200 vs 490 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Type 61 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 61Full specs
Vickers Mk.3 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vickers Mk.3Full specs
Specifications
Type 61 Vickers Mk.3
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Vickers Defense Systems
Number produced 560 units 112 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 35.0 tons 38.7 tons
Maximum speed 45 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 200 km 490 km
Length 8.19 m 9.78 m
Width 2.95 m 3.16 m
Height 2.50 m 2.47 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 61 Vickers Mk.3
Main armament 1 Type 61 90mm gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 1 7.62mm anti-aircraft machine gun
Engine Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp Detroit Diesel 12V-71T 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 720 hp
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Type 61 side profile drawing Type 61 Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 560 built
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Largest operators · in service
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 61 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 61 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 has a longer operational range at 490 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 61 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is heavier at 38.7 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 61 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 61 and Vickers Mk.3 require?
Both the Type 61 and Vickers Mk.3 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 61 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Type 61 has been produced in greater numbers with 560 units compared to 112 units of the Vickers Mk.3.
What are the main armaments of the Type 61 and Vickers Mk.3?
The Type 61 is armed with 1 Type 61 90mm gun while the Vickers Mk.3 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.