Type 10

The Type 10 (10式戦車, Hitomaru-shiki sensha) is a fourth generation main battle tank produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. It entered service in 2012. Compared with other currently-serving main battle tanks in the JGSDF, the Type 10 is better equipped to deal with anti-tank weapons.

For other uses, see Type 10 (disambiguation).
Type 10
A JGSDF Type 10 Tank in 2010
TypeMain battle tank
Place of originJapan
Service history
In service2012 – present
Production history
ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Unit cost$11.3 million (2022): 5 
Produced2010 (in production)
No. built117 (FY 2010–2022): 5 
Specifications
Mass
  • 40 tonnes (basic loadout),
  • 44 tonnes (standard loadout),
  • 48 tonnes (full loadout)
Length9.485 m
Width3.24 m
Height2.30 m
Crew3 (commander, gunner and driver)
ArmorNano-crystal steel, modular ceramic composite armor, light-weight upper armor.
Main
armament
Japan Steel Works 120 mm 44 caliber smoothbore cannon with automatic loader (22 rounds)
Secondary
armament
Engine4-stroke 22.6-litre diesel V8 MHI 8VA34WTK
1,200 hp/2,300 rpm
Power/weight27 hp/tonne
TransmissionContinuously variable transmission (hydraulic-mechanical transmission)
SuspensionHydropneumatic suspension
Operational
range
500 km
Maximum speed Forward: 70 km/h
Backward: 70 km/h
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