They aren’t exact shapes. These are only made to show the general placement of the armor. We know for example that the hull armor shape is different.
They are still on, just an earlier design that is shorter. These are also on the TKX (P) in game.
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Yeah this is the photo I wanted See when I’m looking at this because there isn’t any joints where it would appear that composite armor from the diagram can be taken out its all one piece of tank. This is why I don’t believe those diagrams to be accurate on what is the removable Composite armor myself is just because looking at the tank it doesn’t really seem to have a spot for those blocks to be removed. Its also just to me that from what I understand Japan specifically refers to the different weights as different levels of protection between them, not that the heavier weights are a combat load.
Also both diagrams show the protection of the armor being a fair bit larger than what’s in game and the Japanese one pretty much under it says its has better protection values than what is currently in game. Also worth noting the current value in game is not the release value as after the fixed all the holes in the composite they just lowered the total protection value two or three times to what it is now with no source given on why.
Type 10’s weight of 44.4 tons is the weight with crew, ammunition, fuel, 12.7mm HMG, and 7.62mm MG loaded. This is the combat weight. The curb weight of 43.2 tons does not include the crew, 12.7mm HMG, 7.62mm MG, or ammunition.
This combat weight and curb weight do not include the side modules and rear basket.
In reality, the TKX(P) condition is close to 44.4 tons.
I don’t know the weight of the side modules and rear basket, but it might add about 1 ton.
Type 10 on the trailer is in a commonly seen configuration. The absence of 12.7mm HMG suggests it is unloaded, lacking ammunition, crew, 12.7mm HMG, and 7.62mm MG. With an curb weight of 43.2 tons, the side modules and rear basket are attached, but the weight must be reduced to under 40.0 tons for trailer transport. This indicates the only remaining option is to remove the modular armor from the hull and turret.
Type 10 turret module armor is secured with bolts, so removing the bolts allows the armor to be detached.
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