![]() ![]() These tanks seem to be more common than the tanks of the previously mentioned adaptations, as it is suggested in the Anime that Amestris has experience in tank warfare. The origin of this tank is unknown, but it is likely to be a technological culmination resulting from decades of war. The third adaptation is from the Fullmetal Alchemist Anime. The design of the tanks of these two adaptations are quite different: where the Manga tank resembles a fusion of the British WWI Tank Mark 1 and the Ferdinand, the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood tank resembles a fusion of a Panzer IV, Tiger 1, and VK 30.01 (H). These tanks are still prototypes and produced in very small numbers, but their first combat experience has shown promising results. In the Manga and the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Anime, the tanks were developed to help defend the country against its northern rival, where every technological edge is of vital importance to Amestris. ![]() The air and hydraulic suspension system incorporates a height control system to lower its profile even more during stationary combat conditions.As the Fullmetal Alchemist story has been adapted in three different series, these tanks and their origins differ as well. And is the Type 10ZF22WT, air cooled, V10 cylinder 2-stroke diesel engine, which is capable of 720 horsepower. The running power for the Type 74 tank is supplied by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. ![]() An infrared viewer is also used for efficient night operations. The main gun unit is mounted in a low profile cast steel turret and matched to the latest fire control system, comprised of a laser range finder, trajectory computer and gun stabilizer. This gun uses a coaxial buffer, developed by the Japan Steel Works Ltd. The tank featured the NATO standard type L7A1 105mm main gun, that was produced by the Vickers company in Great Britain. Following extensive testing and modifications, the final tank version was officially adopted as the Type 74 in September 1974. Two experimental prototypes were built during 1968 for basic study, which were followed by improved evaluation prototypes in 1970. ![]() Thorough research was conducted to produce a tank that could fulfill the demands of a modern fighting vehicle. Soon after the Japanese Type 61 tank was put into service, the Ground Self Defense Force and the Japanese Defense Agency began development and design of their next tank. ![]()
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