First my apologies in advance for going beyond my stated plans for submissions, I just felt that the first item should be entered as it seems to have been lost in the "news" cycle somehow. I do feel good though about the first two items overall. I'm cautious about the last, however, if not now soon as the supporting Refs. will show. I can accept that this
if time allows and not otherwise convinced, might still be worth the effort because it is coming if not already here (
The numbers run from 6 to 15 units already built.), it'll be ready when it gets fielded and maybe can be made available for the "what if" scenario and campaign developers as previously discussed for a couple of other tanks already submitted. I leave that to Don to decide.
JAPAN/ADD/TYPE 16 MCV 8x8/START 06 2017/C4/SPEED 100km/h (62.1 mph)/4x2 GRENADE LAUNCHERS TURRET MOUNTED/RADIO 91/TI/GSR 50/MODIFIED L7 105mm/L52 JSW/ROUNDS 55 SEE REF. 1 FOR TYPES/RS COAX Type 74 7.62mm/RS Mid Turret 12.7mm M2HB HMG/FCS 50/LASER R/F 22/STABILISER 6/SURVIBILITY 5/STEEL/HEAT USE ITALY B1-B CENTAURA UNIT 030/ERA NONE MENTIONED/SUBMITTED AS UPARMORED VERSION//The design was based on the
SADF ROOIKAT and
ITALY's CENTAURA. The MCV was designed to
replace the
TYPE 74 MBT of which that
process has already begun. Due to cost issues of the
TYPE 10 during development and sanctions limiting the
JGSDF to
600 tanks, the MCV was seen as a cheap alternative to supplement their tank branch.
First off the FCS system is believed to be derived from the TYPE 10. The MG is similar to the one used on the
TYPE 74 but
modified with the addition of
integrated thermal sleeve and
fume-extractor the importance of this to MG
STABILITY has already been discussed with the
recent SADF submissions. It does feature a
unique muzzle brake/compensator, consisting of rows of nine holes bored into the barrel in a spiral formation see picture on
Ref. 1. I've not seen that on any MBT MG to date.
Researched
contemporary peer game units
SOUTH AFRICA ROOIKAT II UNIT 017, ITALY B1-B CENTAURA UNIT 030, JAPAN TYPE 10 UNIT 022 & TYPE 74 KAI UNIT 027. Like the
TYPE 10 the
ARMOR/STEEL composition and thickness are
CLASSIFIED. The same as a side note concerns the
TYPE 10 ammo, all we know is that we've (USA) has noted "
it is highly effective". I've not come across anything to indicate that the MCV ammo is, I will assume it is of a high quality and effective though.
Relying heavily on Refs. 1 & 2 because they are
NEWER and
RELIABLE. The next is the same but not updated.
http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/mo...n-type-16-mcv/
https://www.janes.com/article/74061/...ility-dsei17d4
(NOTE LAST PARA & Mr. Foss of JANE'S is a well known writer.)
For further info:
https://www.armyrecognition.com/japa...res_video.html
(NOTE Shows JAPAN as a USER not PROTOTYPE.)
Pics: Note the front 4 wheels are the steering ones for this
highly maneuverable and
fast vehicle.
Alright I'm quitting while ahead, last night I didn't quite get this far and hit the wrong button, yes another
moment and no it wasn't that
at that particular moment!?! Well alright sometimes you just have to
and move on.
Regards,
Pat
