Type 10

A lightweight, network-centric main battle tank developed for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, designed to be transportable within Japan's road and rail constraints. It uses modular ceramic composite armor that can be tailored per mission and a C4I networked battle-management system.

Max speed

70 km/h

Range

440 km

Combat weight

44,000 kg

💲 Approximate JGSDF acquisition unit cost

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.: 70 km/h

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Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 440 km

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Power-to-weight Engine power per tonne of vehicle weight. Higher means better acceleration and cross-country mobility.: 27.3 hp/t

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.: 120 mm Japan Steel Works L/44 smoothbore (autoloaded)
Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods.: 12.7 mm + 7.62 mm machine guns
Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.: 120 mm
Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity.: 40

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Protection

Armor, countermeasures and survivability.

Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified.: Modular ceramic composite armor
Active protection Hard-kill APS (Trophy, Arena, Afganit) intercepts incoming projectiles before impact.: none confirmed
Reactive armor Explosive reactive armor (ERA) blocks that disrupt shaped-charge jets.: No
Countermeasures Self-protection: chaff, flares, DIRCM, towed decoys, smoke dischargers, jammers.: smoke grenade launchers
NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments.: Yes

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 9.49 m
Width Overall width — matters for rail/road transport of vehicles.: 3.24 m
Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles.: 2.3 m
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 44,000 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 3

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine Powerplant model and type.: Mitsubishi 8VS10 V8 diesel
Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster.: 1,200 hp

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Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Diesel

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.: C4I battle management system, panoramic commander sight
Thermal imaging Thermal sights for night and obscured-visibility operations.: Yes

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.: $9,000,000

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Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 110

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 1

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Specifications compiled from public Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10? +

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10 has a maximum speed of 70 km/h.

What is the range of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10? +

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10 has a maximum range of 440 km.

How much does the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10 weigh? +

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10 has a combat weight of 44,000 kg.

How many crew does the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10 require? +

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10 requires a crew of 3.

What is the main armament of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10? +

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10's primary weapon is the 120 mm Japan Steel Works L/44 smoothbore (autoloaded).

What engine does the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10 use? +

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10 is powered by the Mitsubishi 8VS10 V8 diesel.

What is the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10 used for? +

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10 is a main battle tank typically used for anti armor, infantry combat.

How many countries operate the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10? +

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10 is operated by 1 countries.

How much does the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10 cost? +

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 10 has an approximate unit cost of 9,000,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.