The Type 61 tank (61式戦車, Roku-ichi Shiki sensha) is a main battle tank developed and used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. …

The firm soon turned out the Type 61 (61式戦車), Japan's first Main Battle Tank. The original requirements called for a tank small and light enough to be carried by train on standard …

The Type 61 (Japanese: ろくいちしきせんしゃ Kanji: 61式戦車) was a main battle tank (MBT) developed and used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), built by Mitsubishi …

Jun 15, 2024 · The quest for achieving a world-class tank all started with postwar Japan’s first domestically produced tank, the Type 61. The Type 61 tank was first tank that matched the …

Sep 28, 2024 · The Type 61 main battle tank was the first purely Japanese post war tank, built by Mitsubishi from 1961. The Type 61 was powered by a Mitsubishi 12HM21WT engine with 570 …

Development of this new main battle tank began in 1955 and was designed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The approach focuses on a relatively lightweight system that can be transported by …

Feb 20, 2025 · It holds a special place in military history as Japan's first post-WWII tank. Designed to meet the needs of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, it was built with a focus …

Type 61 may refer to: Type 61 frigate, a Royal Navy frigate class. Type 61 (tank), a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force tank; Type 61 25 mm AAA gun

May 2, 2019 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Type 61 Main Battle Tank (MBT) including pictures.

The Japanese Type 61 Tank Production & Service Development started in 1955 and the vehicle entered service in April 1961, hence the 61 in its designation. A total of 560 Type 61 were …