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Type 68 Japan

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In the late 1950s, the FV4201 began to take shape: the first tank to be called a main battle tank. The future Chieftain was supposed to combine the characteristics of a heavy and a medium tank. The U.S. and Germany had a similar joint program—the MBT70. It was the latter that drew the attention of Japanese designers who were in close contact with the American side. What interested them most about that project was the hydropneumatic suspension, as their local theaters of operations made it a very desirable addition. Their tank was supposed to combine a low profile with a powerful gun and good armor. However, the Japan Self-Defense Forces command prioritized tanks with an average weight of 35-40 tons. The vehicle turned out to be too expensive, and no prototypes were built.

Nation Japan Japan
Tier Tier IX
Type Heavy Tank Heavy Tank
Cost Credits 3,680,000 Experience 156,900
Role Versatile Heavy Tank Versatile Heavy Tank

Crew

Crew Member Commander

Commander

Loader

Crew Member Gunner
Crew Member Driver
Crew Member Radio Operator

Modules

VIII

SHB-1

IX

Mitsubishi 12ZM

X

JAN/GRC-4Z

VIII

SHB-1

VIII

105 mm M68 L7

IX

SHB-1-2

IX

Mitsubishi 12ZT

IX

SHB-1-2

X

120 mm Gun Type 60

Characteristics

Firepower

360 / 360 / 440 HP Damage
225 / 252 / 53 mm Armor Penetration
10.30 s Gun reload time
5.83 rounds/min Rate of Fire
2,097 HP/min Damage per Minute
2.10 s Aiming Time
0.40 m Standard dispersion at 100 m
0.24 m Improved dispersion at 100 m
15 s Gun cooling time
60 pcs Ammo Capacity

Mobility

55 / 62 t Weight/Load Limit
900 hp Engine Power
16.36 hp/t Specific Power
35 km/h Top Speed
28 deg/s Traverse Speed
35 deg/s Turret Traverse Speed

Survivability

1,850 HP Hit Points
110 / 70 / 30 mm Hull Armor
270 / 80 / 40 mm Turret Armor
12.03 s Suspension repair time

Spotting

380 m View Range
750 m Signal Range

Standard value is for the heated barrel, improved value is for the cool barrel.

Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.

Tech Tree

Type 57 2,650,000 98,200 Heavy Tank VIII
Type 68 3,680,000 156,900 Heavy Tank IX
Type 71 6,100,000 222,100 Heavy Tank X
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