Leopard 2 vs Type 90
| German main battle tank, entering service in 1979, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with over 3600 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Number produced | 3,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | $29 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 | 62.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 340 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.97 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.76 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG |
| Combat weight | 50.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.90 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.55 m â—‰ |
| 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 Leopard 2 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Leopard 2's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 2 or Type 90?
The Leopard 2 has a longer operational range at 340 km compared to the Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 2 or Type 90?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 90's 50.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 2 or Type 90?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the Type 90's 9.90 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 2 and Type 90 require?
Both the Leopard 2 and Type 90 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 2 or Type 90?
The Leopard 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,600 units compared to 120 units of the Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 2 and Type 90?
The Leopard 2 is armed with Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 while the Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.