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Neil_Baumgardner
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:16 pm Post subject: New Japanese tank prototype unveiled
The TK-X / MBT-X, unveiled last week. This is a hot topic over on TankNet, I realized it hadnt been raised here... Article in Japanese with lots of pictures sankei.jp.msn.com/poli...007-n1.htm English language video link.brightcove.com/se...1415680607 English language article partially in jest, but with good pics io9.com/356336/japanes...undam-real I admit, I like the look of it Neil

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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: New Japanese tank prototype unveiled
Is it me or does it look like a Leo and a Chally "got together"? I admit though, it is rather striking.

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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject: Re: New Japanese tank prototype unveiled
A little bit of Leclerc too... And the turret is somewhat Merkava-esque... Neil

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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:23 pm
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Hi Neil! Hi Folks!

40 tons? Sounds like they are doing a good job of keeping the weight down.

I was thinking that is a Type 90 hull under a new turret, but after looking at all the links, I don't think so. The Type 90 driver's hatch is off set to one side. On this hull, the driver's hatch is centered on the hull.

Anyone catch the price? 6.something million per vehicle! Shocked

At that price, an Abrams is cheap!

I agree with Neil, she has a nice look. Razz

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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: New Japanese tank prototype unveiled
Everything Japanese is expensive, mostly due to the very small production rates and pecularities of their procurement system. Even licensed-produced US stuff built in Japan is usually twice as expensive if not more... On TankNet someone pointed out it has only five road-wheels instead of the Type 90's six... Neil

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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: New Japanese tank prototype unveiled
I also happen to think the Korean K2 is fairly neat looking, albeit a little more conventional and Leclerc-ish... www.com-central.net/in...hlight=XK2 Neil

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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:00 pm Post subject: Re: New Japanese tank prototype unveiled
I got to looking at the tracks and I wonder if it has the capability to put a rubber pad on it, or is that just the design they used for the steel grousers? _________________ The only thing to do when a son-of-a-bitch looks cross-eyed at you is to beat the hell out of him right then and there

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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:47 pm Post subject: Re: New Japanese tank prototype unveiled
Godzilla is toast! _________________ "TUMBLEWEED"

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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:21 pm
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Hi Tanklord! Hi Folks!

- Tanklord

I got to looking at the tracks and I wonder if it has the capability to put a rubber pad on it, or is that just the design they used for the steel grousers?

I don't know for sure, but I was thinking that is the same type used on the Type 90, only the rubber pads have been removed or left off.

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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:18 am Post subject: Re: New Japanese tank prototype unveiled
It seems awfully low to the ground. Does it have an adjustable suspension?

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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:50 am Post subject: Re: New Japanese tank prototype unveiled
Yes it does More pics... Neil

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