Type 73: Armored Personnel Carrier From Japan

The introduction of the Type 73 began in the 1960s, to replace the Type 60 APC. Among the requirements included a maximum speed of over 60 km/h, ability to carry 12 men including the crew, to be fully amphibious, have all-welded aluminium armor, provision for the infantry to use their small arms from inside the vehicle. The new combat vehicle will also provide firepower for infantry on the battlefield.

Type 73 has a weight of about 13.3 tons, a length of 5.8 m, a width of 2.8 m, and a height of 2.2 m. It was powered by a Mitsubishi 4ZF air-cooled V-type 4-cylinder diesel engine, with 300 horsepower. The vehicle can reach a top speed of 70 km/h, and has a range of 300 km.

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