The Type 10 is powered by the Mitsubishi 880kW engine (Image 1and 2
) mated to the MHMT900 transmission (Image 3
).
Stepped Transmission (Blue Line)
The output power repeatedly drops with every gear shift (the downward spikes). This is the lag experienced by virtually every other MBT in the game.HMT (Red Line): This line represents infinitely variable (stepless) power transfer. The power output is maintained across the speed range, as indicated by the arrows pointing from the blue line peaks up to the red line. The Japanese text explicitly points out: ① 軸出力の早い立ち上がり (Quick start-up rise of shaft output) and ② 高い軸出力の維持 (Maintenance of high shaft output).Conclusion: The Type 10 does not suffer the momentary loss of acceleration and torque that traditional stepped-gear tanks do. Its power-to-weight ratio of approx 27 hp/tonne is applied constantly and seamlessly, giving it superior acceleration, particularly from a dead stop and during maneuverability corrections.
Remove the “Shifts”: The acceleration should be smooth, steep, and continuous, reflecting the Red Line (HMT) in the comparative graph.Adjust the 0-to-30kmh Speed The combination of 1,200hp and seamless power delivery means its 0-to-30 km/h time is incredibly fast approx 2.5 seconds and its acceleration curve should reflect this immediate application of maximum torque.Validate Reverse Speed: Confirm that the reverse speed acceleration is as fast and smooth as the forward speed, as dictated by the transmission’s symmetric design.This evidence, taken directly from the manufacturer’s own documentation, demonstrates the MHMT900 is an infinitely variable transmission that provides an acceleration advantage currently missing in the game, making the tank functionally inaccurate. The image comparing stepped (Blue Line) and HMT (Red Line) transmissions is a direct statement from the manufacturer on the MHMT900’s performance advantage:
The stepped system shows repeated drops in output (the valleys in the blue line) during gear shifts. This represents the acceleration lag and power loss currently observed in the Type 10 in-game. The HMT (Red Line) shows seamless power maintenance (Maintenance of high shaft output: ② 高い軸出力の維持).
Conclusion: The transmission is designed to eliminate the RPM/power drops associated with conventional transmissions. The in-game acceleration curve must be smooth and continuous to accurately model this Infinitely Variable (CVT) system, providing a superior acceleration profile over comparable MBTs with conventional gearboxes.The current in-game modeling of the Type 10’s acceleration incorrectly penalizes the vehicle by simulating gear shifts. I have provided direct evidence from the manufacturer (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.) proving the use of a Hydro-Mechanical Transmission (HMT) that ensures stepless, high, and constant power output. Fixing the Type 10’s acceleration to reflect its unique HMT system is not a buff, but a necessary correction for historical and technical accuracy.
