50 cal may be fitted to the Commander’s cupola. The Type 10 is fitted with an auto-loader, meaning a crew of only three is required – Commander, driver and gunner.Ī coaxial machine gun is fitted, and a further external. Longer 55 calibre barrels are also available as an option and may be seen on later models. This is equivalent in firepower to the Rheinmetall gun fitted to the Leopard 2. 13 Type 10s were delivered in 2010, followed by another 13 each in 20.Īt 44 tons, the Type 10 is six tons lighter than the Type 90 and dimensionally smaller than its predecessors, but still manages to pack a punch thanks to its locally designed 44 calibre 120mm smooth bore main weapon. Development of the new vehicle commenced in 1996. The Type 10 is a Third Generation Japanese main battle tank designed as a replacement for the recently retired Type 74 and the currently serving Type 90 tanks. Straightforward build unique subject superb surface textures high level of detail excellent fit includes two crew figures.Ī few ejector pin circles on the insides of the turret hatches. 35329 - Japan Ground Self Defense Force Type 10 TankĢ05 plastic parts in green plastic two lengths of flexible vinyl track one sheet of vinyl mesh one sheet of die-cut clear acetate four large and 20 small polythene caps markings for three vehicles.

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