Type 16
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Description
The Type 16 is a rank VII Japanese tank destroyer
with a battle rating of 9.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy".
General info
Survivability and armour
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Mobility
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Armaments
Main armament
The primary armament of the Type 16 MCV is a 105mm JSW cannon, derived from the L7A3 much like many other NATO/BLUFOR vehicles. It features the standard selection of APFSDS, HESH, HEAT-FS, and smoke, in addition to the Type 93 shell, one of the better APFSDS at this tier. While you will struggle against 10.0 and 10.3 main battle tanks from the front, your gun is very effective against everything else. The HEAT-FS is especially effective against lightly armored vehicles - it will often hull break where the APFSDS will not deal sufficient damage.
When fighting MBTs, you should try to get side on shots. Type 93 will struggle against most 10.0s and 10.3s from the front, but from the side it will act like any other fin round. This is especially effective against "t series" tanks like the T-64, T-72, and T-80.
Additional armament
The Type 93 has no additional large caliber armament.
Machine guns
The Type 16 has an additional 7.62mm coaxial MG, like most tanks at this tier. It also retains the roof mounted .50 caliber HMG in the American style; this can be extremely effective against light tanks, especially Soviet light tanks like the BMP-1, BMP-2, Object 906, and Object 685. It will easily penetrate them from the side, allowing you to secure a kill if you've only knocked out their mobility.
Usage in battles
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Modules
| Tier | Mobility | Protection | Firepower | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Tires | Parts | Horizontal Drive | Type 75 | NVD | |
| II | Suspension | Brake System | FPE | Adjustment of Fire | Type 91 | Airstrike |
| III | Filters | Crew Replenishment | Elevation Mechanism | M416 | Improved optics | |
| IV | Transmission | Engine | Smoke grenade | Artillery Support | Laser rangefinder | Type 93 |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Excellent mobility
- Potent top ammunition
- Commander and gunner have thermal sights
- 105 mm similar to the Type 74
- Possess the highest quality thermals in-game (1200 x 800)
- Thermals available early on as a tier-one firepower modification
Cons:
- Thin armour
- Limited machine gun elevation
- Can be penetrated by machine-gun fire from the side
- No Hydronumatc suspension unlike other Japanese tanks of the rank
- Wheels can be damaged reducing mobility
History
In the early 2000’s, Japan sought to develop a new combat vehicle to extend the operational mobility of their armored units. Furthermore, the new vehicle was supposed to counter the limitations of existing tracked vehicles, be able to rapidly respond to emerging threats in the event of an outbreak of hostilities and possess the ability to be airlifted or ocean transferred to more distant areas of operations, such as the Japanese island of Okinawa.
Thus, in 2007, engineers at Mitsubishi began development on what would become the Type 16 MCV. To satisfy all the requirements, it was clear from the onset that a lightly armored, yet highly mobile and well-armed wheeled vehicle would need to be developed. Already, by 2008, the order for four prototypes was issued, with deliveries going on until 2013.
Army trials of the vehicle went on until 2016, when after successfully passing them, it officially entered service with the JSDF under the designation “Type 16 MCV”. Production began in the same year (2016), and is still ongoing today. Presently, around 100 Type 16 MCVs have been built and commissioned into service, with no units seeing combat action thus far.
- From Devblog
Media
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See also
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External links
| Japan tank destroyers | |
|---|---|
| Ro-Go Derivatives | Ro-Go Exp. |
| Chi-Ha Derivatives | Ho-Ni I · Ho-Ni III · Ho-Ro · Chi-Ha LG |
| Ho-Ri | Ho-Ri Prototype · Ho-Ri Production |
| Other | Na-To |
| JGSDF | |
| SPRG | Type 60 (C) |
| SPH | Type 75 · Type 99 |
| ATGM | Type 60 ATM |
| Rocket | Type 75 MLRS |
| USA | ▅M36 |
