MCV

 

The Japanese wheeled light tank MCV

 

 

     The MCV, Maneuver Combat Vehicle, is a Japanese wheeled 8×8 light tank project. It is in development since the beginning of 2008 by TRDI, Technical Research and Development Institute, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The MCV was unveiled for the first time in October of 2013. It is programmed to enter active service in 2016.

 

 

Armament
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Gun : 105 mm
Coaxial machine gun : 7.62 mm
Machine gun : 7.62 mm
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Specifications
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Crew : 4
Powertrain : diesel, 570 hp
Speed : 100 km/h
Weight : 26 t
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Dimensions
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Length : 8.45 m
Width : 2.98
Height : 2.87 m