Turret mounted day/night 360° sight, which can be integrated with the 'new Basic Regimental Command & Control System'.The Type 10 TK-X (MBT-X) project aimed to build a new main battle tank to replace the existing Type 74 main battle tanks in service with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force.Hydropneumatic Active suspension, which allows it to adjust its stance and absorbs recoil when firing.Autoloader with crew of three (Commander and gunner in the turret, driver in the hull).Reverse speed is up to 70 km/h because of the CVT.Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).Thirteen Type 10 tanks will enter JGSDF service in 2011. In 2010, the Japanese Ministry of Defence placed a ¥12,400M order for thirteen Type 10 tanks (Unit cost: ¥954M). The Japanese Ministry of Defence formally acknowledged the Type 10 in December 2009. Each unit is expected to cost approximately ¥700M ($6.5M). The development costs as of 2008 are approximately JPY ¥48,400M (approximately US$ $447M). The prototype featured in 2008 at TRDI weighed 44 tonnes. Vehicle weight is about 40 tonnes with the base configuration, and 48 tonnes when fully upgraded. The gun will fire newly developed armor-piercing ammunition, but is also compatible with all standard 120 mm NATO ammunition. There is an option for longer barrels of 50 and 55 calibers (L50, L55). The Commander's Panoramic Sight has been moved to the right and is located at a higher position than the Type 90, giving the commander a wide range of view.Īccording to a GlobalSecurity report, the vehicle is expected to be armed with a new 120 mm smoothbore gun developed by Japan Steel Works, who also license-produce the Rheinmetall L44 120mm gun for the Type 90 MBT. The use of modular components significantly improves the side armor compared to the Type 90. Heavy emphasis was placed on C4I capabilities as well as on performance, firepower, protection and mobility. A prototype was revealed on Februat the Technology Research and Development Institute (TRDI) in Sagamihara. Development began in the 1990s, and production is expected to start in 2010–2011. The TK-X (MBT-X) project aims to produce the new Type 10 main battle tank, to replace or complement the existing Type 74 and Type 90 main battle tanks that are currently in service with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force.