Japan rolls out 105mm MCV prototype

[Alpha1]

Japan rolls out 105mm Maneuver Combat Vehicle prototype

The Maneuver Combat Vehicle has a high level of strategic
mobility and is armed with:
1. A stabilised 105mm gun
2. 7.62mm co-axial MG coupled to a computerised FCS. Source: Kyodo/ PA
Japan's Technical Research &Development Institute (TRDI) has rolled out a prototype of what it
calls the 105 mm Maneuver Combat Vehicle (MCV).
This 8x8 vehicle, which was unveiled by the TRDI's Ground
Systems Research Centre at Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, has been developed
to meet requirements for a vehicle with a high level of strategic mobility and firepower that can be rapidly deployed by
air, land or sea.
Local media reported that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will manufacture the MCV, with the first units expected to enter
Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) service in Fiscal Year
2016.
The JGSDF currently deploys the 105 mm-armed Type74 tracked
self-propelled howitzer and 120mm-armed Type 90 and Type 10 main battle tanks but these cannot be used in all types of terrain and can only be transported over long distances by heavy equipment transporters.
The MCV has a reported maximum speed of up to 100
km/h and with a combat weight of about 26 tons, is more agile than its tracked predecessors. It
also matches the minimum payload of the new Kawasaki C-2
tactical transport that Japan is building.
The MCV's turret is mounted towards the rear of the hull and
is armed with a 105 mm rifled gun that features a pepper pot
muzzle brake, thermal sleeve and fume extractor. The gun is laid onto the target by a computerised fire control system that includes day/thermal sights for the commander and gunner.
The commander has a panoramic roof mounted sight, indicating that hunter/killer target
engagements could take place.
A 7.62 mm machine gun (MG) is mounted co-axial with the main
armament and there is also a roof-mounted MG.
The all-welded hull and turret has appliqué armour and it is possible that
laser detectors are fitted to form the first element of a defensive aids system.
In concept the MCV is similar to the Italian 105 mm Centauro
(8x8) armoured car/mobile gun system, 400 of which have been built for the Italian Army and 84 for the Spanish Army.
Italy has also developed the Freccia
armoured infantry fighting vehicle (AIFV) and a complete family of specialised versions using components of the
Centauro.
It is probable that Japan will use the baseline MCV as the basis for a complete family of 8x8 wheeled
vehicles and there is also the potential for a 120 mm version in the longer term.

http://janes.com/article/28174/japan-rolls-out-105-mm-maneuver-combat-vehicle-prototype

 

[GURU DUTT]

Japan rolls out 105mm Maneuver Combat Vehicle prototype

The Maneuver Combat Vehicle has a high level of strategic
mobility and is armed with:
1. A stabilised 105mm gun
2. 7.62mm co-axial MG coupled to a computerised FCS. Source: Kyodo/ PA
Japan's Technical Research &Development Institute (TRDI) has rolled out a prototype of what it
calls the 105 mm Maneuver Combat Vehicle (MCV).
This 8x8 vehicle, which was unveiled by the TRDI's Ground
Systems Research Centre at Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, has been developed
to meet requirements for a vehicle with a high level of strategic mobility and firepower that can be rapidly deployed by
air, land or sea.
Local media reported that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will manufacture the MCV, with the first units expected to enter
Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) service in Fiscal Year
2016.
The JGSDF currently deploys the 105 mm-armed Type74 tracked
self-propelled howitzer and 120mm-armed Type 90 and Type 10 main battle tanks but these cannot be used in all types of terrain and can only be transported over long distances by heavy equipment transporters.
The MCV has a reported maximum speed of up to 100
km/h and with a combat weight of about 26 tons, is more agile than its tracked predecessors. It
also matches the minimum payload of the new Kawasaki C-2
tactical transport that Japan is building.
The MCV's turret is mounted towards the rear of the hull and
is armed with a 105 mm rifled gun that features a pepper pot
muzzle brake, thermal sleeve and fume extractor. The gun is laid onto the target by a computerised fire control system that includes day/thermal sights for the commander and gunner.
The commander has a panoramic roof mounted sight, indicating that hunter/killer target
engagements could take place.
A 7.62 mm machine gun (MG) is mounted co-axial with the main
armament and there is also a roof-mounted MG.
The all-welded hull and turret has appliqué armour and it is possible that
laser detectors are fitted to form the first element of a defensive aids system.
In concept the MCV is similar to the Italian 105 mm Centauro
(8x8) armoured car/mobile gun system, 400 of which have been built for the Italian Army and 84 for the Spanish Army.
Italy has also developed the Freccia
armoured infantry fighting vehicle (AIFV) and a complete family of specialised versions using components of the
Centauro.
It is probable that Japan will use the baseline MCV as the basis for a complete family of 8x8 wheeled
vehicles and there is also the potential for a 120 mm version in the longer term.

Japan rolls out 105 mm Maneuver Combat Vehicle prototype - IHS Jane's 360

nice platform looks very promising i wish if japan is ready to sell millitarry hard ware to freindly nations india will be its biggest coustmer good for Indo China border where we require such light & leathel platforms

great work Japan bring it on

 

[HariPrasad]

Looks Awesome!!!!!!!

seems like the american dogs are making progress

Not all only few.

 

[Wright]

seems like the american dogs are making progress

They already have space capability, and are a 5 trillion economy. What progress?

 

[kurup]

Turret makes it look like a mini Type 10 .

 

[Alpha1]

Highly manuverable and can be rapidly deployed with a Tank Destroyer role

 

[GR!FF!N]

can one launch ATGM like Lahat from 105mm guns??then this MCV can truly perform Tank destroyer role.

 

[Capt.Popeye]

seems like the american dogs are making progress

Sadly some are still lagging very badly......

Now on-topic: this concept is a very valid one. many other countries too have adopted similar designs. Seems to be ideal for mountainous terrain.

 

[Capt.Popeye]

can one launch ATGM like Lahat from 105mm guns??then this MCV can truly perform Tank destroyer role.

No reason why that cannot be done. It will be an extremely effective variant of this design. Apart from the traditional role of Light Tanks/Armored Cars in the Scouting/Recce role. I personally see a huge potential in this design for the Indian Army. Even the 105 mm caliber has been under-rated in recent years with the increased 'romance' with higher calibers viz. 120/125 mm. Till Afghanistan forced a serious re-think.

Like wise the 'venerable' 40 mm ack-ack Bofors L-70 gun can be re-invented as a light weight Arty piece esp in Mountains/Valley areas where range is not so critical. Though its ordnance/ammo. will need to be re-tweaked.

 

[TheNoob]

Sorry if you all took it really seriously :p


i really like how it looks!

 

[Nishan_101]

Pakistan should work with Japan on Commercial and Military sector in Ship building, Vehicle, Chemical & Electrical and Electronics too...

 

[Soryu]

Pakistan should work with Japan on Commercial and Military sector in Ship building, Vehicle, Chemical & Electrical and Electronics too...

It'll be very hard, since you are close friend with PRC and Japan under umbrella of USA.

MCV is look like Centauro which is 26 tons, also. Look better than PTL-02.

MCV

PTL-02

P/S: of course when we compare between this two type is not equal challenge, but like Japan MoD said: "It'll use for defend the remote Islands from foreign invader".

 

[Wright]

It'll be very hard, since you are close friend with PRC and Japan under umbrella of USA.

MCV is look like Centauro which is 26 tons, also. Look better than PTL-02.

MCV

PTL-02

P/S: of course when we compare between this two type is not equal challenge, but like Japan MoD said: "It'll use for defend the remote Islands from foreign invader".

They have business relations with Japan, Japan has some joint ventures with the government in auto sector.

 

[Zarvan]

It'll be very hard, since you are close friend with PRC and Japan under umbrella of USA.

MCV is look like Centauro which is 26 tons, also. Look better than PTL-02.

MCV

PTL-02

P/S: of course when we compare between this two type is not equal challenge, but like Japan MoD said: "It'll use for defend the remote Islands from foreign invader".

these kind off machines are best for Indonesia this will suit there terrain

 

[Soryu]

They have business relations with Japan, Japan has some joint ventures with the government in auto sector.

Japan has very many many business relations with many countries in the world.

these kind off machines are best for Indonesia this will suit there terrain

I think Indonesia will chose ROK's stuff.