Type 16 MCV

## Crew

* Commander
* Driver
* Gunner
* Loader

The **Type 16 MCV** is a progression Tier 7 tank destroyer under Francine De Laroche's dealership.

## History

Class: Tank Destroyer

Developed: 2007-2016

Service: 2016+

Vehicles Built: 109
Operators: Japan

In order to understand the concept behind the creation of the Type 16 MCV, one has to have two things in mind. The first thing is that Japan is essentially a mountainous country. In the event of an invasion, fighting in difficult terrain would be unavoidable and there are very few tanks that are suitable for such a task. This is one of the main reasons why Japan has been developing MBTs with hydraulic suspension that can help depress or elevate their main weapons beyond the limits normally allowed by their turrets. When tanks have to aim up and down the slopes to repel an attack, every degree would help.

Secondly, weight also plays a major role in such environments. Truly heavy MBTs would struggle getting into position through narrow mountain passes or across various bridges (that’s why many Japanese MBTs tend to be on the lighter side). A lighter vehicle (ideally one that could be transported by air) with the firepower of an MBT would therefore be actually more sensible than a sixty-ton category tank.

And that’s essentially the rationale behind the Type 16 MCV. The Japanese created an agile wheeled tank that is very suitable for the Japanese terrain. It lacks the protection of a tank, but features very advanced electronics and optics, allowing it to ambush its enemies, leaving them battered and retreat to safety after the action.

The development began perhaps as early as in 2007 by the Technical Research & Development Institute of Japan’s Ministry of Defense. The first prototype was ready by 2008, and between 2009 and 2014, several extensive rounds of testing took place. After their successful conclusion, in 2016, the vehicle was accepted in service. Between 2016 and 2019, 109 vehicles of this type were built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and most are intended to be deployed to Kyushu (the southernmost Japanese island). The deployment to Kyushu is connected to the threat shift – instead of the defunct Soviet Union, Japan now has the Chinese ambitions in the East China Sea to contend with.

## Vehicle Traits

* Marksman: This vehicle can fire advanced ammunition from its accurate weapon, allowing it to destroy enemy armor at long distances.
* HESH Rounds: This vehicle can fire special Squash Head rounds. These are extremely effective against angled armor that is typical for Soviet tanks.
* Recon Package: This vehicle's set of advanced optics provides an improved vision range when stationary.
* AI Targeting Assistant: Electronic assistant that helps you aim at moving targets

## Upgrades

### Armor

Type 16 MCV Stock Armor
 This vehicle's light armor offers basic protection from autocannons and machineguns. The front has been enhanced by composite elements.

### Weapon

**Stats:**

* **Depression/Elevation**: -7.5° / 20.0°

## Abilities

**Description:**This ability temporarily turns your vehicle into a deadly sniper by increasing its acamouflage and accuracy. However, it also prevents you from moving and makes your turret traverse much slower.

## Footnotes

1. ↑ 670 mm at 150m
570 mm at 700m
2. ↑ 730 mm at 150m
621 mm at 700m
3. ↑ 179 for Non-Penetrating Hits
4. ↑ 18 mm at 100m
9 mm at 1000m

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