Mitsubishi Type 89
| Type 89 | |
|---|---|
A Type 89 in October 2012 |
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| General properties | |
| crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) + 7 (rifle squad) |
| length | 6.70 m |
| width | 3.20 m |
| height | 2.75 m (max.) |
| Dimensions | 27 tons |
| Armor and armament | |
| Armor | Composite armor |
| Main armament | 1 × 35mm automatic cannon |
| Secondary armament | 2 × Type 79 Jyu-MAT ATGM, 7.62 mm MG (coaxial) |
| agility | |
| drive | 6 cylinder diesel engine 600 HP |
| suspension | Torsion bar |
| Top speed | 70 km / h |
| Power / weight | 22.0 hp / ton |
| Range | 400 km of road |
The Mitsubishi Type 89 is an infantry fighting vehicle of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces that entered service in 1989. In 2005 about 70 pieces were produced. The main armament consists of a 35 mm automatic cannon from Oerlikon Contraves .
development
Development of the Type 89 began in 1980. By 1984, four prototypes were developed and tested until 1986. The purchase decision was made in 1989, hence the type designation. When production started there was a demand for 300 vehicles, but after the end of the Cold War the demand was greatly reduced. At the end of 1999 only 58 armored personnel carriers were in service, in the same year only two more were bought. Only one in the following year. The main producers are Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Komatsu Limited.
description
The water-cooled 600 HP diesel engine 6SY31WA is located in the front left in the tub, the driver sits to the right. It has three corner mirrors for driving under hatch , the middle one can be exchanged for a night vision device .
In the middle of the hull is the two-man turret with the 35 mm machine gun with double belt feed. It has a rate of fire of 200 rounds per minute and is manufactured under license in Japan. A 7.62 mm Type 74 machine gun is mounted parallel to the axis . On the left and right of the tower there is an anti-tank guided weapon type 79 Jyu-MAT. The gunner sits on the left in the turret, the commander on the right. There are laser alarms attached to the outside of the tower, as well as two smoke throw systems .
The six tank grenadiers sit in the back of the hull . You get in or out of the tank via two doors that open outwards. There are six places where you can shoot from the inside out, each of these places has a corner mirror.
