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Type 74 (C)

Type 74 (C)

AB	RB	SB
8.3	8.3	8.3

Class:

Medium tank

Research:61 000

Purchase:340 000

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Description

The Type 74 (C) is a rank V Japanese medium tank with a battle rating of 8.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Direct Hit".

General info

Survivability and armour

Smoke grenades

Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle

Armourfront / side / back

Hull80 / 30 / 20

Turret132 / 67 / 37

Crew4 people

Visibility96 %

Armour type:

Rolled homogeneous armour
Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet)

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	40 mm (74°), 80 mm (65°) Front glacis 80 mm (57°) Lower glacis	35 mm (44°) Top 30 mm, 10 mm (55-56°) Bottom	20 mm Top 25 mm (47-48°) Bottom	25 mm
Turret	132 mm (27-53°) Turret front 200 mm (34-73°) , 150 + 170 mm (0-44°) Gun mantlet	132 mm (5-57°) Front 67 mm (37-47°) Rear	37 mm (17-39°)	67 mm Front 37 mm Rear
Cupola	80 mm			80 mm

Notes:

Suspension wheels and tracks are both 20 mm thick.
The Type 74's hydropneumatic suspension means it could vary the sloped angle of its armour towards the enemy.
Hull roof is rated to be 25 mm effective against HE.

Mobility

Controlled suspension

It is possible to adjust the ground clearance or more complex suspension positions

Speedforward / back

AB59 / 9 km/h

RB and SB54 / 8 km/h

Number of gears6 forward

1 back

Weight38.0 t

Engine power

AB1 660 hp

RB and SB870 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB43.7 hp/t

RB and SB22.9 hp/t

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Game Mode	Forward	Reverse	Weight (tons)	Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	59	9	38	1,116	1,660	29.37	43.68
Realistic	54	8	38	637	870	16.76	22.89

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB3 874 → 5 764

RB4 284 → 6 374

SB5 880 → 8 749

Total cost of modifications98 700

162 800

Talisman cost2 200

Crew training98 000

Experts340 000

Aces1 300

Research Aces780 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

130 / 200 / 240 %

202 / 202 / 202 %

Modifications

Mobility

Protection

Firepower

Tracks Research: 5 100 Cost: 8 200 220
Suspension Research: 4 600 Cost: 7 400 195	Brake System Research: 4 600 Cost: 7 400 195
Filters Research: 5 100 Cost: 8 200 220
Transmission Research: 8 300 Cost: 13 000 350	Engine Research: 8 300 Cost: 13 000 350

Improved Parts

Research:

3 300

Cost:

8 200

220

Improved FPE

Research:

3 000

Cost:

7 400

195

Crew Replenishment

Research:

5 100

Cost:

8 200

220

Horizontal Drive Research: 5 100 Cost: 8 200 220	105mm_usa_HESH_ammo_pack Research: 5 100 Cost: 8 200 220
Adjustment of Fire Research: 4 600 Cost: 7 400 195	Laser rangefinder Research: 4 600 Cost: 7 400 195
Elevation Mechanism Research: 5 100 Cost: 8 200 220	105mm_usa_HEAT_FS_ammo_pack Research: 5 100 Cost: 8 200 220	Smoke grenade Research: 5 100 Cost: 8 200 220
Artillery Support Research: 8 300 Cost: 13 000 350	NVD Research: 8 300 Cost: 13 000 350

Armaments

Laser rangefinder

Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder

Night vision device

Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.

Main armament

105 mm L7A3 cannon

Two-plane stabilizer

Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving

Ammunition50 rounds

First-order16 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

8.7 → 6.7 s

Vertical guidance-6° / 9°

Main article: L7A3 (105 mm)

105 mm L7A3					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	50	-6°/+9°	±180°	Two-plane	22.8	31.6	38.4	42.5	45.2	8.71	7.70	7.10	6.70
Realistic	50	-6°/+9°	±180°	Two-plane	14.3	16.8	20.4	22.6	24.0	8.71	7.70	7.10	6.70

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
Ammunition	Type of warhead	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
M392A2	APDS	303	302	296	277	257	252
Type 91	HEATFS	400	400	400	400	400	400
Type 75	HESH	127	127	127	127	127	127

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	0%	50%	100%
M392A2	APDS	1,478	4	N/A	N/A	N/A	75°	78°	80°
Type 91	HEATFS	1,150	10.5	0.05	0.1	1,270	65°	72°	77°
Type 75	HESH	760	10.8	0.05	0.1	3,890	73°	77°	80°

Smoke shell characteristics
Ammunition	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Screen radius (m)	Screen deploy time (s)	Screen hold time (s)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
M416	730	11.4	20	5	25	50

Ammo racks

File:Ammoracks Type 74.png

Ammo racks of the Type 74 (C)

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	Visual discrepancy
50	16 (+34)	7 (+43)	1 (+49)	No

Racks 2 and 3 are first stage ammo racks. They total 15 shells and get filled first when loading up the tank.
These racks are also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 3 - 2 - 1.
To go into battle with the frontal ammo rack empty, pack 16 (+34) shells, the rack depletion order will then be 3 - 2.

Optics and night vision

Type 74 (C) Optics
Type of optic	Magnification	Night Vision Devices
		Image Intensifier			Thermal Imager Resolution	Notes
		Resolution	Light Mult	Noise Level	Thermal Imager Resolution	Notes
Gunner's Sight	X8 - X16	800X600	8.0	High	Not Fitted	Image intensifier unlocked by "NVD" modification (tier 4)
Commander's View	X6	800X600	8.0	High	Not Fitted	Image intensifier unlocked by "NVD" modification (tier 4)
Driver's View	X1 / 3PV	800X600	5.0	High	Not Fitted	Image intensifier unlocked by "NVD" modification (tier 4)

Machine guns

Main articles: M2HB (12.7 mm), Type 74 (7.62 mm)

12.7 mm M2HB machine gun

Ammunition600 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate575 shots/min

Vertical guidance-10° / 60°

Horizontal guidance-180° / 80°

7.62 mm Type 74 machine gun (coaxial)

Ammunition4 500 rounds

Belt capacity250 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate701 shots/min

Usage in battles

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Usage in battles

As the Type 74 (C) is very comparable to the Leopard 1 Series, it is recommended to play them in the same fashion as such. In a Hit & Run tactic.

The additional benefits of the Type 74 (C) over the Leopard 1 are:

A top-mounted .50 which can be used to deal with soft targets swiftly or damage gun barrels or track opponent tanks.
Hydropneumatic suspension to:
- Increase gun depression or elevation.
- Improve traverse rate off- and on-road.
- Could vary the sloped angle of its armour towards the enemy.
Stronger turret armour
IR spotlight
Stabilizer

Pros and cons

Pros:

Same gun and general ammo choices as the NATO tanks
.50 cal machine gun proves useful against SPAAGs, as well as strafing aircraft
Better frontal armour overall than the Leopards, ZSU-57-2 will have a much harder time defeating it from the front, can also bounce some medium tank APDS
Hydropneumatic suspension system can give up to -12° of gun depression as well as more compatibility for terrain

Cons:

Hydropneumatic suspension system takes time to deploy and undeploy
Only -5° of gun depression without deploying the suspension
53 km/h top speed compared to Leopard A1A1's 65 km/h (however, both tanks rarely reach this speed)

History

Development

A year after the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) issued out their first post-war main battle tank, the Type 61, development started on its successor, recognizing that the Type 61 was already becoming obsolete in terms of the new Soviet tanks being produced such as the T-62. Working alongside Mitsubishi once more, they looked for a new tank design incorporating many new features introduced in tank technology. This resulted in the tank having the hydropneumatic suspension system from the U.S.-German project MBT-70, a hull shape similar to Germany's Leopard I, and the powerful 105 mm L7 gun for its main armament. Other planned features for the tank was a rotatable commander's cupola and an autoloader system for the main gun.

The first prototype arrived for testing in 1968 as the STB-1. Modifications to the design started in 1969, which saw the autoloader removed for being too complex and expensive, as well as the removal of a proposed remote-controlled anti-aircraft machine gun for the same reason. The turret design was also elongated for various design purposes. The modified prototype was labelled STB-3 and was delivered in 1971. The final prototype, STB-6, was then delivered in 1973. The tank was then accepted for service in 1974 as the Type 74 tank. Production would start in September 1975 all the way to 1989, producing 893 tanks.

Service

Due to the defensive nature of the JSDF and the absence of any hostility rising out of the Cold War, the Type 74 spent its service life in the JGSDF with no battle service. During its service life however, it was upgraded with new hardware such as infra-red imagers for night fighting and a laser rangefinder for the commander. Despite all that, the Type 74 was generally outdated in terms of specifications even before entering service, as second-generation main battle tanks like the Chieftain and T-72 outclass it and development for third-generation main battle tanks like the Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams were already underway.

The tank was to be replaced by the newer Type 90 main battle tank, but the collapse of the Soviet Union and the official end of the Cold War caused the replacement program to be halted. Today, the Type 74 still sees limited service in Japan and it was reported that 700 units were still in use in 2006.

Media

Skins

Skins and camouflages for the Type 74 (C) from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

Type 74 MBT Super Unicorn Review - Many Miles Away
(Coarse language present)

Type 74 tanks in a public demonstration - 2014 - JP‑SWAT

Real Sound Recording: Type 74 Edition - DMM GAMES Official Channel

JGSDF Type 74: 360° Video - DMM GAMES Official Channel

External links

[Development] Updates to Japanese Ground Forces: New Vehicles, Camouflages & More

Japan medium tanks
Type 97	Chi-Ha · Chi-Ha Kai · Chi-Ha Kai TD · Chi-Ha Short Gun
Type 1	Chi-He · Chi-He (5th Regiment) · Ho-I
Type 3	Chi-Nu · Chi-Nu II
Type 4	Chi-To · Chi-To Late
Type 5	Chi-Ri II
Type 61 MBT	ST-A1* · ST-A2* · ST-A3* · Type 61
Type 74 MBT	ST-B2* · Type 74 (C) · Type 74 (E) · Type 74 (F) · Type 74 (G)
Type 90 MBT	Type 90 · Type 90 (B) · Type 90 (B) "Fuji"
Type 10 MBT	TKX (P)* · TKX* · Type 10
Other	Ka-Chi
USA	▅M4A3 (76) W · ▅M47
	*Prototype

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-=== Survivability and armour ===
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-'''Armour type:'''
-* Rolled homogeneous armour
-* Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet)
-{| class="wikitable"
-|-
-! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
-|-
-| Hull || 40 mm (74°), 80 mm (65°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 80 mm (57°) ''Lower glacis'' || 35 mm (44°) ''Top'' <br> 30 mm, 10 mm (55-56°) ''Bottom'' || 20 mm ''Top'' <br> 25 mm (47-48°) ''Bottom'' || 25 mm
-|-
-| Turret || 132 mm (27-53°) ''Turret front'' <br> 200 mm (34-73°) , 150 + 170 mm (0-44°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 132 mm (5-57°) ''Front'' <br> 67 mm (37-47°) ''Rear'' || 37 mm (17-39°) || 67 mm ''Front'' <br> 37 mm ''Rear''
-|-
-| Cupola || colspan="3" style="text-align:center" | 80 mm || 80 mm
-|-
-|}
-'''Notes:'''
-* Suspension wheels and tracks are both 20 mm thick.
-* Has additional 10 mm mounting plates scattered on the front hull
-* The Type 74's hydropneumatic suspension means it could vary the sloped angle of its armour towards the enemy.
-* Hull roof is rated to be 25 mm effective against HE.
-As with most medium tanks of the rank, the hull of the {{PAGENAME}} is only capable of stopping some autocannon fire and has very vulnerable sides, however, the turret armour of the {{PAGENAME}} is closer to US and British turret armour level. While it's unlikely to stop most APFSDS, it is very likely to deflect stray APDS and APHE. Light tanks will likely have to get close and personal to penetrate it, as penetrating cupola even with APDS belt is a challenge due to its size.
-The advantage can be kept even when creeping onto the enemy high ground by using hydropneumatic suspension before driving uphill to not allow the enemy to fire at the roof. In rare cases, the tank can "duck" behind cover to hide at least a portion of the turret from enemy fire.
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 * The Type 74's hydropneumatic suspension means it could vary the sloped angle of its armour towards the enemy.
 * Hull roof is rated to be 25 mm effective against HE.
-As with most medium tanks of the rank, the hull of the {{PAGENAME}} is only capable of stopping some autocannon fire and has very vulnerable sides, however, the turret armour of the {{PAGENAME}} is closer to US and British turret armour level. While it's unlikely to stop most APFSDS, it is very likely to deflect stray APDS and APHE. Light tanks will likely have to get close and personal to penetrate it, as penetrating cupola even with APDS belt is a challenge due to its size.
-The advantage can be kept even when creeping onto the enemy high ground by using hydropneumatic suspension before driving uphill to not allow the enemy to fire at the roof. In rare cases, the tank can "duck" behind cover to hide at least a portion of the turret from enemy fire.
 === Mobility ===
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-While the 105 mm gun is relatively equal to one of other nations, the ammunition and optics of the {{PAGENAME}} are exceptional. It has all the same shell types of NATO tanks. The {{PAGENAME}} also has a laser rangefinder, which makes it really easy to check aim in RB, compared to tanks it fights in down-tiers and sometimes even in up-tier.
-The gun depression is the only real disadvantage, forcing operator to use hydropneumatic suspension. Main issue is that if chassis got damaged while tank was shifting, it will refuse to work and tank might get stuck in awkward pose, being unable to aim at opponents, however usually enemies aim to kill instead of just disabling the {{PAGENAME}}.
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 * IR spotlight
 * Stabilizer
-With all the additional benefits out of the way, it shouldn't be negated it's still a gen 2 MBT with barely any armour to rely upon other than the strong turret which still will be defeated by most rounds that the {{PAGENAME}} will face. It is advised to make use of the terrain to your advantage in combination with the hydropneumatic suspension. The stabilizer also allows for the {{PAGENAME}} to shoot on the move and due lower top speed compared to the Leopard, should be even easier to shoot on the move.
-But even though armour isn't the strong suit of the {{PAGENAME}}, it gets an amazing choice of rounds to make use of. Even the strongest tanks shouldn't disregard a stock {{PAGENAME}} as it gets HEATFS as stock shell and has access to the M735 APFSDS shell as soon as tier I (with a second more potent Type 93 APFSDS shell as tier IV modification), while such a shell usually is a tier IV modification for most [[L7A3 (105 mm)| 105 mm L7A3]] carrying tanks, this improves the {{PAGENAME}}'s combat performance by a lot.
-''In a nutshell:'' Use the mobility with the cannon's perfection to flank and spank enemies (But if you have to resolve to a frontal attack, the APFSDS still allows for such a playstyle). Wait and hunt for the perfect positions and kill the enemy tanks one by one, while always maintaining a good situational awareness. Patience is the key to success.
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Difference between revisions of "Type 74 (C)"

Revision as of 20:55, 8 September 2021

Contents

Description

General info

Survivability and armour

Mobility

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Main armament

Ammunition

Ammo racks

Optics and night vision

Machine guns

Usage in battles

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

History

Development

Service

Media

See also

External links