The Type 90 tank (90式戦車, Kyū-maru-shiki-sensha) is a main battle tank (MBT) of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). It was designed and built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as a replacement for the Type 61 and to supplement the then current fleet of Type 74 tanks, and entered service in 1990.

The Type 10 started as the TK-X (MBT-X) project, intended to complement and eventually replace the Type 74 and Type 90 tanks in service with the JGSDF. [5] Development began in the 1990s, and production started in 2010–2011.

The Type 90 tank (90式戦車, Kyūmarushikisensha) is the current main battle tank (MBT) of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). It is built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and was designed as a replacement for all deployed Type 61s and a portion of their Type 74 tanks; it entered service in 1990.

Type 74 during maneuvers adorned with the JGSDF (Japanese Ground Self Defense Force) flag. Type 74 taking part in winter combat training. Modernizations and variants

Mar 30, 2021 · The Type 10 MBT is the replacement for JGSDF’s Type 74 and Type 90 MBT fleet. It features significant enhancements in manoeuvrability, protection, fire power and performance.

The Type 90 tank (90式戦車 Kyū-maru-shiki-sensha?) is a main battle tank (MBT) of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). It was designed and built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as a replacement for the Type 61 and to supplement the then current fleet of Type 74 tanks, and entered service in 1990. It is to be superseded by the Type 10 tank.

May 29, 2024 · A spokesperson from Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on May 27 that the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has phased out the Type 74 MBTs, produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). The MoD spokesperson noted that JGSDF units equipped with Type 74 tanks have also been disbanded.

The Type 90 tank (90式戦車, Kyū-maru-shiki-sensya?) is the current main battle tank (MBT) of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). It is built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and was designed as a replacement for all deployed Type 61s and a portion of their Type 74 tanks, and entered service...

Sep 30, 2024 · The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) primary land warfare platform, the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Type 10 ‘Hitomaru’ main battle tank (MBT), is being lined up for a much-needed modernisation project aimed at improving its lethality and survivability in the contemporary battlefield.

Dec 28, 2023 · With the successor’s production being limited to 340 units, the Type 74 has survived till this day as JGSDF’s de-facto main battle tank, though the last vehicles are to be decommissioned in March, 2024. The aforementioned Type 16 MCVs are replacing the aging Type 74s, reflecting the recent trend towards mobility rather than heavy armor.