Type 74 vs Type 79
The Type 74 and the Type 79 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Norinco respectively. The Type 74 weighs 38.0 tons vs 39.0 tons for the Type 79. Top speed is 53 km/h for the Type 74 vs 50 km/h for the Type 79. Operational range is 400 km for the Type 74 vs 440 km for the Type 79. The Type 74 is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun, while the Type 79 carries a 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun.
| 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 |
| Chinese tank, a Norinco product, features a 105mm rifled gun, but production and service details are unavailable. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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) |
| Combat weight | 39.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Type 74 or Type 79?
The Type 74 is faster with a maximum road speed of 53 km/h compared to the Type 79's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 74 or Type 79?
The Type 79 has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the Type 74's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 74 or Type 79?
The Type 79 is heavier at 39.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 74's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 74 or Type 79?
The Type 74 is longer at 9.42 meters compared to the Type 79's 8.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 74 and Type 79 require?
The Type 74 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 79's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Type 74 and Type 79?
The Type 74 is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun while the Type 79 carries 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.