The Type 74 (74式戦車, nana-yon-shiki-sensha) was a main battle tank (MBT) of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). It was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as a …

The Type 74 fires its Royal Ordnance L7 105mm main armament. The turret was cast, low and wide, with a characteristic turtleback shape, round at the front but narrow at the rear.

May 30, 2024 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Type 74 (Nana-yon) Main Battle Tank (MBT) including pictures.

Mar 6, 2025 · Discover 30 fascinating facts about the Type 74, Japan's iconic main battle tank, from its development to its unique features and historical significance.

The Type 74 vehicle machine gun was developed for use as a coaxial machine gun on the Type 74. Subsequently it has been used on various other Japanese fighting vehicles.

Mar 28, 2023 · The Type 74 MBT, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is armed with the British-designed 105mm L7 type rifled tank gun manufactured under licence. New 105-mm …

Weaponry Type 74 tank, Japanese main battle tank Type 74 105 mm self-propelled howitzer, Japanese self propelled howitzer Type 74 anti-aircraft gun, Chinese twin barreled upgrade of …

The Type 74 (74式戦車, nana-yon-shiki-sensha?) was a main battle tank (MBT) of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). It was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as a …

Jun 1, 2001 · The tank was redesignated the Type 74 with the first production vehicle completed in September 1975 and by January 1980, some 225 had been built. Production has now been …

The Type 74, also known as Nanayon or 74TK, is a 38-ton class main battle tank (MBT) built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) as the …