Type 10 MBT-X - Protection
In recent years, due to the increase in urban battles, RPG-7 attacks by guerrillas and others have become a threat, and attacks from all directions are now assumed, not just the front as before. For this reason, tanks around the world are trending toward all-round defense that can counter this, and the Type 10 tank also took this point into consideration. The vehicle currently deployed is 43.3 tons, but it is said that it would be up to 48 tons when equipped with all modular armor. It is probably an extra side armor piece like the Leclerc AZUR , allowing it to deal with flank RPG attacks.
The biggest feature of the Type 10 tank is its weight, with a total weight of 43.3 tons , which is more than 10 tons lighter than a general third-generation tank, and a whopping 20 tons lighter than the US M1A2SEP . In addition to this, it adopts an easy-to-remove external module armor, and when all this is removed, it weighs about 40t.
The Type 90 tank is a third-generation tank that is fairly light in comparison to the rest of the world. Domestic transportation was difficult. However, with the Type 10 tank, it is possible to transport the Type 73 extra-large semi-trailer used for transporting the Type 74 tank, or a large civilian trailer that is easy to prepare in an emergency, without disassembling it just by removing the module armor, strategic mobility is greatly improved.
In order to achieve this weight of 43.3 tons, it is said to be one size smaller than the Type 90 tank, and the newly developed composite armor has achieved weight reduction without lowering its defense power. According to the manufacturer's engineers, it has better defense than the Type 90 tank, and is said to be able to withstand all types of tank shells from the modern world powers. From this, it seems that the hull and front of the turret have a level that can withstand 120mm APFSDS DM63 (armor penetration 650mm) and 120mm HEAT-MP DM12A2 (armor penetration 600-700mm) shot with a 55 caliber gun. In addition, the Type 90 tank has a level that can withstand 35mm APDS from the side , and it is estimated that the Type 10 tank has the same or higher defensive capability.
The front of the turret has a wedge-shaped armor module like the Leopard 2A6 instead of the vertical armor like the Type 90 tank , and it seems to be a space armor module like the Leopard 2A6. In addition, the sides of the turret are equipped with modular armor, improving the side protection.
The module on the side of the turret is currently hollow armor that doubles as a storage box for miscellaneous goods, similar to the Leclerc of France , and it is thought that it was conscious of attacks by anti-tank rockets. When the Ministry of Defense Technical Research Headquarters developed the armor for the Type 10 tank, it carried out bullet resistance tests with RPG-7 anti-tank rockets purchased from Russia, and not only the front but also the sides of the turret can withstand this. It is expected to be.
In addition, the rear basket is about twice as large as the Type 90 tank, but this is also said to have a function as slat armor against anti-tank rockets.
In addition, the Type 10 tank is said to be considered for IR stealth, as one of which is equipped with a rubber skirt under the body side skirt, which is said to have the effect of suppressing the emission of infrared rays.
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