Regarding the JGSDF Type 74 Winter Tank variation after japan Type 61 tank had been put into solution, underneath self-defense Force so the Japanese Defense Agency began development and design among these next tank. Thorough research finished up being finished to make a tank that may fulfill the needs of a contemporary combat car. Two experimental prototypes were built during 1968 for fundamental study, that have been along with improved evaluation prototypes in 1970. After substantial assessment and improvements, days gone by tank variation have already been formally used despite the fact that Type 74 in September 1974. The tank showcased the NATO standard sort L7A1 105mm main device, that has been manufactured by the Vickers business in the uk. This weapon utilizes a coaxial buffer, manufactured by the Japan steel Functions Ltd. The main gun device is set up in some profile cast steel turret and matched towards the modern fire control system, consists of a laser range finder, trajectory computer and weapon stabilizer. An infrared audience are often used by efficient night operations. The operating power the type 74 tank comes by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. Which can be the type 10ZF22WT, environment cooled, V10 cylinder 2-stroke diesel engine, which effective at 720 horsepower. The surroundings and hydraulic suspension system system system includes a height control system to reduce its profile more during fixed combat conditions. For deploying in snowy areas, the tank is camouflaged in white and green, and holds cold temperatures gear such as for example crew's skis, etc
