This is achieved by the use of modular armour associated with 4th generation Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The Type 10 AKA the TK-X aka TK-K, is the replacement of the Type 74, not the Type 90, as the Type 10 is smaller than the 90, so fits on trains and light enough to weight under 50 tons and can be transported on roads by truck. The Japanese Type 10 Main Battle Tank Protection The Japanese TK-K Type 10 Tank The Type 10’s has been raised to give an unobstructed 360 degree view. which was semi-blocked by the gunners sight. The Type 90’s commanders independent sight had had issues with its line of sight. The vehicle has retained the same calibre (muzzle & Length) but is believed to be an improved version.Ī new Type-III APFSDS has been developed, but its not specified if it’s a tungsten or DU penetrator, however Japan has been licence manufacturing the German tungsten APFSDS, so most likely will be tungsten as the new main gun can fire the existing licence manufactured rounds. Japan Steel Works had licence manufactured the L44 120mm main gun as used on the Leopard 2 and M1A1/A2. The Japanese Type 10 Main Battle Tank Firepower The Japanese Type 10 Main Battle Tank The Japanese Type 10 Main Battle Tank aka TK-K, offers many improvements over the Type 90 in firepower, protection, mobility and C4I but the most important is strategic mobility thanks to its modular construction, which can be adjusted by 8 tonnes to meet weight and dimensional requirements for transportation. The obsolete Type 74 has therefore remained in service and has been the principle MBT for the rest of Japan, with 700 still in service in 2006. This has meant that the Type 90 has only been able to operate on the second largest island (and northernmost) Hokkaidō. These are narrow train’s and road that’s can’t cope with vehicles weighting in at over 50 ton’s. Japan is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, which means space is at a premium and there are limitations on its transportation network. The Japanese Type 90 is a capable 3rd generation main battle tank, however Japan is a cluster of nearly 7000 islands! And about 70% to 80% of the country is forested, mountainous and unsuitable for agricultural, industrial, or residential use.
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