The Type 74 (E) (74式戦車E型) is a variant on the Type 74 MBT series featuring an enhanced fire control system that allows it to fire Type 91 HEAT-MP rounds instead of Type 75 HESH rounds. It also has a thermal sleeve for the L7A3 (105 mm) rifled gun, which was added in the Type 74 (D) upgrade. Moreover, it can mount a dozer blade to create a hull-down position.

It was introduced along with the initial Japanese Ground Forces tree in Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai" as the Type 74, and updated to the Type 74 (E) in Update "Direct Hit". It's the first of the Japanese MBTs to be able to equip APFSDS ammunition, which on top of its laser rangefinder and hydropneumatic suspension system that allows it to adjust its hull height and angle, provides a decent sniping vehicle.