It is 10 tons lighter than the current Japanese Type 90 main battle tank. This new lightweight MBT weighs significantly less than other modern battle tanks. This feature gives a number of advantages. The tank can "sit", "stand", "kneel" or to "lean" in any direction. It uses Continuously Variable Transmission, and is equipped with active hydropneumatic suspension, which allows it to adjust its stance. It uses an autoloader, with a crew of three (Commander and gunner in the turret, driver in the hull). Secondary armament consists of coaxially mounted 7.62-mm machine gun and a roof mounted remotely controlled 12.7-mm machine gun. It is compatible with all standard 120-mm NATO ammunition. The TK-X main battle tank fires a newly developed armor-piercing ammunition. There is an option for L55 or a new barrel 50 caliber in length. This company also license-produces the Rheinmetall 120-mm / L44 gun for the Type 90 MBT. The vehicle is armed with the 120-mm L44 smoothbore cannon, built by Japan Steel Works, Ltd. Compared to the Type 90, the Commander's Panoramic Sight has been moved to the right and is located at a higher position, giving the commander a wide field of view. Without additional armor plating, the vehicle weighs about 40 tons, while weighing about 48 tons with all of the add-on armor.Ī day & night 360 degree sight is also mounted on the turret, which can be integrated with the "new Basic Regimental Command & Control System". The vehicle's armor can be reconfigured depending on the needs. The use of modular components, thereby significantly improving the side armor in comparison to the Type 90. The Type 10 has sloped turret armor similar to the Leopard 2A5, as well as a side profile similar to the Leclerc.
The design emphased C4I capabilities as well as increasing performance, firepower, defense and mobility. This tank would be deployed to the narrower and more mountainous regions of the country.
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.
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