In regards to the JGSDF Type 90 Tank The 3rd generation mainstay tank for Japan's Ground self-defense Force, the type 90 tank entered service in August 1990. Using significantly more than 10 years in its development, the inside of the latest Japanese tank is fully packed with high tech hi-tech gear. The 120mm smoothbore main gun is coupled with an accuracy fire control system; comprising a trajectory computer, YAG (Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) laserlight range finder and weapon stabilizer, enabling accurate firing while going. The passive infrared evening viewer makes nighttime operations feasible. Utilization of the automated canon loading system eliminated the need of a loader, reducing the crew from four males to three. A 7.62mm machine weapon is installed a the coaxial position associated with primary weapon, and a 12.7mm machine weapon regarding the turret roof. The tank's distinctive angular silhouette is due to the entire usage of Multi-material laminate armor, which gives exceptional security the team. Ammunition stowage at back of turret is wholly separated from the crew compartment, hence further enhanced survivability is acquired. The water-cooled, V-10 cylinder diesel engine comes by Mitsubishi Heavy Industry. Loaded with an electronically managed direct fuel injection, this energy unit is with the capacity of yielding 1,500 horsepower, propelling the 50 ton heavy tank as much as a high speed of 70km/h they hydraulic suspension system is included on four road wheels out of six on either part, hence enabling the tank's attitude become modified according to the surrounding surface.
