Type 74

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Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: Japan
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Designer: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Designed: 1962
Entered service: 1975
Produced: 1975–1988
Units produced: 873
Status: Retired
Crew: 4

Overview

Type 74 is a tank from Japan, made by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It entered service in 1975; it was produced from 1975 to 1988; 873 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 105 mm. It is used or was used by Japan.

Armament

Main armament: JSW Royal Ordnance L7A1 105mm L/51 rifled gun 55 rounds
Caliber: 105 mm
Secondary armament: M2HB 12.7 mm machine gun 660 rounds Type 74 7.62 mm machine gun 4,500 rounds

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 38 t
Length: 9.41 m
Width: 3.18 m
Height: 2.25 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Mitsubishi 10ZF Model 21, 10 cylinders diesel, 21.5 L
Power: 560 kW
Road speed: 53 km/h
Operational range: 300 km
Fuel capacity: 950 l
Suspension: hydropneumatic
Armour: 189–195 mm (7.4–7.7 in)

Weapons and ammunition on board

M2 Browning .50 BMG

Users & conflicts

Operators

Japan

Sources

Wikipedia (pl): Typ 74 (czołg), Wikipedia
Wikipedia: Type 74 tank, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.