Tamiya item 35168 - JGSDF Type 74 Tank Winter mod. - 1/35 scale Tanks Military Series assembly kit
Regarding the JGSDF Type 74 Winter Tank variation right after japan Type 61 tank had been placed into solution, the bottom self-defense Force and so the Japanese Defense Agency began development and design among these next tank. Thorough research wound up being finished to produce a tank that will fulfill the demands of a contemporary combat car. Two experimental prototypes were built during 1968 for fundamental study, which were along with improved evaluation prototypes in 1970. Following substantial assessment and improvements, the past tank variation have been formally utilized even though Type 74 in September 1974. The tank showcased the NATO standard kind L7A1 105mm main tool, that has been manufactured by the Vickers business in the united kingdom. This gun uses a coaxial buffer, manufactured by the Japan metal Functions Ltd. The principal gun device is set up in a little profile cast metal turret and matched towards the newest fire control system, made up of a laser range finder, trajectory computer and gun stabilizer. An infrared audience are often employed for efficient evening operations. The running energy the sort 74 tank comes by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. Which is the kind 10ZF22WT, atmosphere cooled, V10 cylinder 2-stroke diesel motor, which effective at 720 horsepower. The environment and hydraulic suspension system system includes a height control system to minimize its profile more during fixed combat conditions. For deploying in snowy areas, the tank is camouflaged in white and green, and holds cold temperatures gear such as for example crew's skis, etc
