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Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle


16式機動戦闘車


Overview

Type 16 MCV

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Type 16 in the field.
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Origin
Japan
Type
Tank destroyer
Entered service
2018
Status
In service
Development
2007 - 2015
Developer
Japan - Defense Equipment Agency
Production
2016 - present
Producer
Japan - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Unit cost
700 million Yen (early batch)
505 million Yen (recent batch)
Number produced
255 delivered or on order by 2025
200 - 300 required
Designations
16MCV
16式機動戦闘車
MCV / Maneuver Combat Vehicle
Notable users
Japan - JGSDF

Details

Facts Type 16 MCV
General
Origin
Japan
Type
Tank destroyer
Crew
4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader)
Dimensions
Weight
26 t
Length
8.45 m
Width
2.98 m
Height
2.87 m
Main armament
Type
105mm 52-caliber rifled cannon
Mount
Main gun in turret
Loading
Manual
Ammunition
40 rounds (estimate)
Traverse
360 degrees
Stabilizer
Yes, both axis
Coaxial armament
Type
7.62mm Type 74 machine gun
Mount
Coaxial with main armament
Traverse
Traverse and elevation as main armament
Stabilizer
Yes, both axis
Secondary armament
Type
12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun
Mount
Pintle mount on turret roof
Ammunition
100 rounds ready to fire
Traverse
Manual traverse and elevation
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 8 wheels
Steering
Four front wheels
Automotive
Engine type
11.3 liter 4-cylinder water-cooled turbo diesel
Power output
570 hp at 2.100 rpm
Mobility
Speed
100 km/h on road
Range
400 km
Power to weight ratio
21.9 hp/t
Protection
Protection level
Rated vs 20mm or 30mm autocannon rounds over frontal arc
Rated vs 12.7mm rounds from the sides
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
2x4 smoke grenade dischargers
Equipment
Night vision
Yes
Fire control
Digital fire control system
Radio
Yes

Subcomponents

105mm L7 variant by Japan Steel Works

The 105mm main gun on the Type 16 is a further development of the British 105mm L7. The 105mm gun on the Type 16 has a length of 52 calibers and has a muzzle brake consisting of many vent holes.

Read more about 105mm Royal Ordnance L7

7.62mm Sumitomo Type 74

The 7.62mm Type 74 vehicle machine gun is mounted as a coaxial weapon alongside the 105mm gun.

Read more about Sumitomo Type 74

12.7mm Browning M2HB

For self-defense a 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun is mounted on the turret roof.

Read more about Browning M2HB

Media

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