Type 90 (B)

Type 90 (B)

Type 90

Type 10

Type 90 (B)

Type 90

Type 10

Japan

VII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
11.3	11.3	11.3

Class:

Medium tank

Research:175 000

Purchase:950 000

Description

The Type 90 (B) is a rank VII Japanese medium tank with a battle rating of 11.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.95 "Northern Wind".

The Type 90 MBT was initially accepted into service in 1990 as a replacement for both the Type 61 and Type 74 models. Despite its appearance being similar to the Leopard 2A4 and mounting a license produced Rheinmetall L44-based cannon, it is significantly different in a number of aspects.

Type 90 (B) MBT is modification of the Type 90 MBT to allow for a Type 93 mineroller to be equipped on the front.

General info

Survivability and armour

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Mobility

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Forward	Reverse		Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	81	38	50.2	2032	2,862	40.48	57.01
Realistic	73	34		1327	1,500	26.43	29.88

Armaments

Main armament

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Additional armament

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Machine guns

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Usage in battles

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The Type 90 is an extremely capable vehicle in the hands of an experienced tanker, but heed must be paid to the vehicle's weaknesses at all times.

Rural Combat

The Type 90 is very capable in rural combat where cover is plentiful and flanking routes are available. It should ideally be used for early flanks where available (such as the eastern flank on Maginot Line) or when unavailable, pushing quickly for early captures before moving to a nearby protected location to hold that point. It's important to be aware of which routes might be sniper-covered early, as many snipers (such as the Challenger 2 or Ariete PSO) will easily penetrate the Type 90, even at range - avoid giving them the opportunity.

Urban Combat

The Type 90 can prove itself to be an excellent urban combat vehicle, primarily due to its mobility and reliably fast reload. As in rural combat, an early push for a cap can prove viable before moving into a protected position, although often by the time the capture is completed enemy targets will be nearby. Early flanking (such as around the sides of American Desert) is also viable.

Notable Targets

• Challenger 2: The Challenger 2 is often found as a sniper due to its pin-point accuracy, good reload and excellent turret armour. The Type 90 should never be used to face a sniping CR2 head-on, but instead should attempt to flank or force engagements at close range where weak spots are easily targeted.
• M1A2 Abrams: The M1A2 Abrams has excellent frontal protection and can prove tricky to discern from earlier models in the heat of a battle. As a general rule it's preferable to aim for the gun mantlet or turret ring on any Abrams, despite the fact that JM33 will penetrate nearly anywhere on early models - better safe than sorry.
• Leopard 2A5: The Leopard 2A5 is very well protected, although JM33 will punch through its hull without any significant trouble. Avoid fighting a hull-down 2A5 head-on, rather taking flanking routes when available. If no choice is presented, aim for the gun mantlet or the turret ring.
• T-80U: The T-80U is extremely well protected from the front, and care should be taken when engaging - aim for the driver viewport or the lower front plate; or where these are not options try to disable its gun through the mantlet. If flanking, side shots will often despatch the T-80U quickly.
• Leclerc: The Leclerc is extremely fast, with a power-to-weight ratio not far short of the Type 90's. When pushing early for caps or flanks, be aware that the Leclerc may be one of the first vehicles you'll counter.
• Leopard 2K: The Leopard 2K has the best power-to-weight ratio of any MBT currently in War Thunder, and it will often be capable of getting to positions before the Type 90. Keep in mind that it can be penetrated anywhere, but aware the 'bouncy' armour; aim carefully.
• AMX-40: The AMX-40 is extremely mobile and caution is advised when pushing early. Fortunately, the AMX-40 has negligible protection and JM33 will make quick work of it.

Modules

Tier	Mobility		Protection	Firepower
I	Tracks		Parts	Horizontal Drive
II	Suspension	Brake System	FPE	Adjustment of Fire
III	Filters		Crew Replenishment	Elevation Mechanism	Smoke grenade	NVD
IV	Transmission	Engine		Artillery Support	JM33	Laser rangefinder

Pros and cons

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Pros:

• Relatively small profile despite visual similarities to the Leopard 2A4
• Autoloaded 120 mm cannon, 5 second reload unaffected by crew or fire
• Extremely mobile, high power-to-weight of 29.07
• Fitted with Hydropneumatic suspension, although this can only be operated when stationary
• JM33 APFSDS round is competitive (identical to DM33, the 'improved' round on the Leopard 2A5)
• Primary ammunition storage protected within blow-out containment in the rear of the turret

Cons:

• Despite having composite protection in the turret and upper front plate, it's insufficient protection for many of the tanks it will face
• Only three crew, a well-placed shot can easily cause a crew knockout
• Forced to use a mediocre HEAT-FS round prior to researching the tier 4 JM33
• Can only carry 19 ammunition before additional ammo is stored in the unsafe hull racks

History

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Media

JGSDF Type 90: Actual Sound Recording - DMM GAMES Official Channel

JGSDF Type 90: 360° Video - DMM GAMES Official Channel

See also

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