These Military Vehicles Cost More Than Your House

2. Japan's Type 10 Tank

Producer: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Inc.

Main Users: Self-Defense Forces of Japan

Program Expense: $894,500,000*

Unit Cost (FY2014): $8.4 million*

The Type 10 tank, produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is set to become the main battle tank for the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. As a military-focused subsidiary of Mitsubishi, the company has developed this next-generation combat tank to enhance Japan's defense capabilities.

With a program expense totaling $894,500,000 and a unit cost of approximately $8.4 million as of FY2014, the Type 10 represents a significant investment in modern military technology. It showcases substantial improvements over previous models in the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, particularly in its ability to engage in counter-tank warfare effectively.

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Shutterstock/Viper-Zero: Mitsubishi Type 10 MBT, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force The Type 10 can travel around 311 miles on an operational range. The Type 10 makes use of a brand-new weapon that was created in Japan. The extended barrel of the Type 10 is capable of 50–55 calibers. The new cannon can fire NATO ammunition (the normal 120mm) as well as JM33 APFSDS mortars. Turkey has expressed interest in purchasing Type 10, but Japan has been hesitant to do so. Turkey attempted to license tank engine agreements in 2014, but talks with Japan fell down totally. The agreement fell through in a matter of months. Turkey's own military objectives and Japan's strict export regulations for weapons were contributing factors to the failure.