Possibly. However, the narrative surrounding this tank appears to be conflicting. Some sources claim it was modified by Japan, while others, such as the guy in the video, suggest it was modified by Americans. So, which one is it? Nonetheless, I’ve posted it for illustrative purposes.
Thanks! Seems like it should be 550hp in game. Now we just need sources about the engine.
STには三菱重工業製の新型空冷ディーゼル・エンジンが搭載されることになっていたが、この時点ではまだ完成していなかったため、第1次試作車には代わりに同社製の船舶用液冷ディーゼル・エンジンDL10T（出力550hp）を車載用に改修したものが搭載された。
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Btw, i honestly have no idea what MPMS-Kai Jane is refering to.
The new MPMS, which will consist of a command-and-control centre, a multifunction radar, and at least one launcher – each of which will be mounted on separate 4×4 vehicles – will incorporate features from both the Type 96 MPMS and the Middle-range Multi-Purpose Missile (MMPM or Chū-MPM). Both of these road-mobile systems, which are manufactured by KHI, are currently operated by the JGDSF.
I never seen it being brought up on the Japanese side and this is like a four year old article.
It’s a project that it’s quite old in fact that was supossed to upgrade the type 96 to be much like the MMPS but cheaper and with much longer range, idk what has been with the project but it’s a completely new thing based on their old stuff, plans of it started like in 2010 i think
So, it is just a ground launcher …
That is the old improvement model which is focusing on target acquisition. I think that one never got adopted. The newer improvement model look a little bit different and being much larger.
https://twitter.com/MeYkikka/status/1667100891760164864/photo/1
The new one is more focusing on longer range and lower cost. It also get the ability to fire on sea.
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@N4MELESS did you have anything specific about DL10T? Was it ever used anywhere else?
Secondary sources would be just fine.
Also the table with any missile project also current development. And here is MPMS Kai from 2010~202x
Document from November 2023
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i wanna ask. does the japanese MOD have any plans to upgrade their type 90s? or any of their fighting vehicles at all, and any news on the new Type 16 IFV/APC thing. havent heard of that vehicle for months now.
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They are being retired and scrapped as far as I know.
they are? i thought it was only the type 74s? dang.
What ? That was the Type 74.
In 2020, there was a screenshot circulating of the purported Type 90 upgrade, referred to as Type 90 Kai. The retention period for this plan expires on March 31, 2025.
This document was posted in 2021, showcasing information related to the modernization of the Type 90 tank. However, since all the information is redacted, nothing concrete is known. It is noted, though, that Mitsubishi proposed the 90TK project back in 2019.
Standardization of armor piercing bullets for 120mm tank guns
I don’t anticipate any enhancements to the protection of the Type 90 given its base weight. However, I did expect that its firepower might be improved, potentially allowing its gun to fire the same ammunition type as the Type 10. Perhaps a gun replacement is in consideration?
Unrelated but i loved these fictional Type 90 upgrade so much.
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Damn it’s look good, almost look like if they made it for halo franchise
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oh my got bro you gon make me bus with those 2 fictional upgrades
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By far the coolest image of the Type 73 i have ever seen.
The camo nets, missile racks, panzerfaust, LMAT, one handed machine gun, bullet belts wrapping his neck, boonie caps.
This picture seriously goes hard !
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What the hell is that
Appears to be a Type 90 (B) with Type 16 turret
Similar concept to this:
Spoiler
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