Type 10 vs Type 90
| Japanese main battle tank, entering service in 2012, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 117 units |
| Estimated unit price | $11.3 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 | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.49 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.24 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner and driver) |
| Engine | 4-stroke 22.6-litre diesel V8 MHI 8VA34WTK 1,200 hp/2,300 rpm |
| Main armament | Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader |
| Secondary weapon | Type 90 12.7 mm machine gun |
| 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 Type 10 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 10's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 10 or Type 90?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 10 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 10's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 10 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is longer at 9.90 meters compared to the Type 10's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 10 and Type 90 require?
The Type 90 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 10's 3 (commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 10 or Type 90?
The Type 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 120 units compared to 117 units of the Type 10.
What are the main armaments of the Type 10 and Type 90?
The Type 10 is armed with Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader while the Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.