Type 74 vs Type 90
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 74 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 74's 53 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 74 or Type 90?
The Type 74 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 74 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 74's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 74 or Type 90?
The Type 90 is longer at 9.90 meters compared to the Type 74's 9.42 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 74 and Type 90 require?
Both the Type 74 and Type 90 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 74 or Type 90?
The Type 74 has been produced in greater numbers with 870 units compared to 120 units of the Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the Type 74 and Type 90?
The Type 74 is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun while the Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.