Tk-X (Type 10) 4th generation main

battle tank Securing japan

INTRODUCTION

The

Tk-X (Type 10) is a 4th generation main

battle tank that the Japan Ground Self Defense
Force has been equipped with, and boasts
significant enhancements in its capability to
respond to anti-tank warfare, mobile strikes,
special operations force attacks, and other
contingencies.

DEVELOPMENT
The

development of the Type 10 MBT was initiated by the Technical

Research and Development Institute (TRDI) in 2002.

A prototype of the tank was completed in 2006.

Running tests were conducted through 2007 and 2008, and shooting
and networking trials were performed thereafter.

TRDI completed the development in 2009 and started producing the

tanks in 2010.

DESIGN
The Type 10 MBT is the replacement of the Type 74 and Type 90 MBTs,
which are in service with the JGSDF.

It features significant enhancements in manoeuvrability, protection,

fire power and performance becoming one of the world's top 10 main
battle tanks.

The tank accommodates a crew of three including commander,

gunner and driver.

It has a length of 9.4m, width of 3.2m and height 2.3m.

The gross weight of the tank is 44t and the combat weight of 48t.
The MBT can be transported by trains and trucks.

ARMAMENT
The

Type 10 MBT is equipped with a turret fitted with an automatic

loading system.

The

turret can be rotated through 360 in traverse to determine the

enemy targets.

It is armed with a 120mm L44 smooth-bore gun, which is licencebuilt by Japan Steel Works.

The

secondary armament of the Type 10 MBT consists of a M2HB

12.7mm heavy machine gun and a Type 74 7.62mm co-axial machine
gun.

The turret is also fitted with smoke grenade launchers.

ENGINE
The Type 10 tank is powered by water-cooled, four-cycle, eight-cylinder
diesel engines coupled with a continuously variable transmission (CVT)
gearbox.

The engine generates a power of 1,200hp.

The tank is equipped with hydro pneumatic active suspension and
offers superior mobility.

It can accomplish a speed of about 70km/h forward as well as reverse.

It has an operational range of about 440km.

SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 43.25 tonnes (standard) 48 tonnes (fully)
Length: 9.485 m
Width: 3.24 m
Height: 2.30 m
Crew: 3
Operational range: 440 km
Speed: 70 km/h

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