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Type 10 Japanese Main Battle Tank (MBT)

Type 10 (TK-X) "Hitomaru"

Main Battle Tank (MBT)
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Type 10 Japanese Main Battle Tank (MBT)
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Basic Information
Name
Type 10 Japanese Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Designation
Type 10 (TK-X) "Hitomaru"
Alternate Designation
Type 10 (TK-X) "Hitomaru"
Equipment Type
Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Date of Introduction
2012
Description

The Type 10 Japanese Main Battle Tank (MBT) is a next-generation main battle tank produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. Compared with other currently-serving main battle tanks in the JGSDF, the Type 10 has been equipped with enhancements in its capability to respond to anti-tank warfare and other contingencies.

Ground Specifications
Crew 3
Engine Water-cooled, four-cycle, eight-cylinder diesel (1200 hp)
Active Protection Equipped with automatic fire suppression systems
Variants
Type 11 Armored recovery vehicle. It was designed to support Type 10 tanks. It is based on the Type 10 tank chassis, but has an armored superstructure instead of turret and is fitted with recovery equipment.
System
Alternative Designation Type 10 (TK-X) "Hitomaru"
Type Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Crew 3 ea
Dimensions
Length 9.42 m
Barrel Length INA
Width 3.24 m
Height 2.3 m
Weight, Combat 48,000 kg
Automotive
Engine Name Mitsubishi V8 Diesel
Engine Type Water-cooled, four-cycle, eight-cylinder diesel
Engine Power 1,200 hp
Cruising Range 500 km
Speed, Maximum Road 70 km/h
Speed, Average Cross INA
Speed Maximum Swim Not Amphibious
Gradient 60 %
Side Slope 30 %
Vertical Step 1.0 m
Fording Depth, without Preparation INA
Fording Depth, with Preparation 1.0 m
Main Weapon System
System
Name 1 x 120mm / L55
Type Smoothbore cannon with automatic loader
Length, Barrel 6.6 m
Weight 1,347 kg
Muzzle Velocity 1,750 m/s
Maximum Rate of Fire ~12 rds/min
Maximum Elevation INA
Minimum Elevation INA
Traverse Range 360 deg
Traverse Left N/A
Traverse Right N/A
Effective Firing Range (Max) 4,000 m
Sights Mounted on the right of the turret. It provides day / night observation and target identification. Muzzle reference system and 360 degrees roof-mounted stabilized day/night panoramic sight, all weather.
Ammunition
Type 120mm (NATO) and also the new third-generation APFSDS-T (Armor Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot – Tracer) round.
Caliber 120 mm
Armor Penetration ~540 mm
Basic Load 36 rds
Coaxial Weapon System
System
Name 1 x Type 64 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
Type General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber 7.62 mm
Length, Barrel 450 mm
Weight 4.4 kg
Muzzle Velocity 700 m/s
Maximum Rate of Fire 500 rds/min
Maximum Elevation INA
Minimum Elevation INA
Traverse Range INA
Traverse Left INA
Traverse Right INA
Effective Firing Range (Max) 400 m
Sights Iron sights, additional optics available if weapon is removed from platform and used dismounted.
Magazine 20-round detachable box magazine
Ammunition
Name Howa Type 64 Ammo
Type Rifle
Caliber 7.62 mm
Cartridge 7.62mm x 51mm (NATO)
Basic Load INA
Armor Penetration INA
Auxiliary Weapon System
System
Name 1 x Sumitomo M2HB Roof-Mounted 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun
Type Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber 12.7 mm
Length, Barrel 1,143 mm
Weight 38.1 kg
Muzzle Velocity 2,900 m/s
Maximum Rate of Fire 600 rds/min
Maximum Elevation INA
Minimum Elevation INA
Traverse Range (w/Turret) 360 deg
Traverse Left INA
Traverse Right INA
Maximum Firing Range 6,800 m
Effective Firing Range 1,800 m
Ammunition
Type Linked
Caliber 12.7 mm
Cartridge 12.7mm x 99mm NATO
Basic Load 2,000 rds
Fire Control System
Name Enhanced Fire Control
Computerized FCS INA
Main Gun Stabilization INA
Direct Fire INA
Protection
Hull Armor Nano-crystal steel, fourth generation modular ceramic composite
Turret Armor INA
Applique Armor Add-on armor modules alter protection levels. NFI
Explosive Reactive Armor INA
Active Protection System Equipped with automatic fire suppression systems
Mine Clearing INA
Self-Entrenching Blade Optional
NBC Protection Equipped
Smoke Equipment Equipped with smoke grenade launchers that are coupled to laser warning receivers.
Image Sources
Notes https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JGSDF_Type10_tank_20120527-16.JPG; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:JGSDF_Type10_tank_20120527-11.JPG; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_10;
Details
Country of Origin Japan
Category Tanks
Land > Tanks
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.42 m
Width
3.24 m
Height
2.3 m
Weight
48000 kg
Operators (1)
Japan
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