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Type 69 vs Type 74

Type 69 vs Type 74 at a glance — weight 37,000 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 53 km/h, range 440 vs 400 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Type 69 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 69
Type 74 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 74
Specifications
Type 69 Type 74
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 730 units 870 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 37.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 53 km/h
Operational range 440 km 400 km
Length 8.65 m 9.42 m
Width 3.27 m 3.18 m
Height 2.80 m 2.67 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Type 69 Type 74
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 730 hp Mitsubishi 10ZF V-10 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 69 or Type 74?
The Type 74 is faster with a maximum road speed of 53 km/h compared to the Type 69's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 69 or Type 74?
The Type 69 has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Type 74's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 69 or Type 74?
The Type 74 is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 69's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 69 or Type 74?
The Type 74 is longer at 9.42 meters compared to the Type 69's 8.65 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 69 and Type 74 require?
Both the Type 69 and Type 74 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 69 or Type 74?
The Type 74 has been produced in greater numbers with 870 units compared to 730 units of the Type 69.
What are the main armaments of the Type 69 and Type 74?
The Type 69 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the Type 74 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun as its main armament.