Type 16 MCV

Type 16 MCV
Tier / Class	Tier 7 TD
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	Japan
Dealer	Francine De Laroche
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner Loader
Vehicle Progression
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Sustained Damage
Damage	430
Penetration	670 mm
Damage per Minute	5,608 per min.
Reload Time	4.6 s
Defense
Hit Points	2,240
Hull vs AP	240 mm
Hull vs HEAT	410 mm
Hull Composition	Layered Steel Composite
Turret vs AP	530 mm
Turret vs HEAT	822 mm
Turret Composition	Composite
Mobility
Max Speed	100 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	4.03 s
Weight	26,000 kg
Utility
Camo (Overall)	25 %
Vision Range while Moving	390 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-7.5° / 20°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.069 °
Aim Time	2.3 s
Turret Traverse	40 deg/s

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

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	105mm Type 93 APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	430	670 mm	1,450 m/s	4.60 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67 °
2	105mm M900 APFSDS	APFSDS-DU	90,000	450	730 mm	1,455 m/s	4.60 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 25 % Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67 °
3	105mm Type 75 HESH	HEP	Stock	400	425 mm	7.5 m/s	4.60 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.12 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 15 % Bonus Module Damage: 35 % Spall Threshold: 137 mm
4	105mm Type 91 HEAT-MP	HEAT-MP	45,000	510	750 mm	1,150 m/s	4.60 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.11 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
5	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.98 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67 °

Upgrades

Armor

Type 16 MCV Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	240 mm (vs AP) 410 mm (vs HEAT)	Layered Steel Composite	530 mm (vs AP) 855 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This vehicle's light armor offers basic protection from autocannons and machineguns. The front has been enhanced by composite elements.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	105mm Japan Steel Works L/52 Rifled Cannon	Stock	Stock	2.300 s	4.60 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -7.5° / 20.0° Ammo: 105mm Type 93 APFSDS 105mm M900 APFSDS 105mm Type 75 HESH 105mm Type 91 HEAT-MP 7.62mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Mitsubishi 4ZG 570 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	100 km/h	32 km/h	4.03 s (0 to 32 km/h) 36.10 s (0 to Max Speed)	44.00°	6 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
M82 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 2 charges Takes 60s to recharge Duration: 10s
M90 Smoke Grenades	23,000	427,000	Comes with 6 charges in total Magazine capacity: 2 charges Takes 3s to recharge Duration: 10s Magazine reload time: 25s
AI Target Assistant	Stock	Stock	Provides automatic aiming crrections for a locked target or a targeting solution if the weapon is aimed manually.
Improved Optics Stabilizer	Stock	Stock	Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the turret
Improved Optics Lenses	Stock	Stock	Accuracy is improved by 50%
Reconnaissance Package	34,000	640,000	Dratically decreases the Spotted by Enemy indicator delay in PvP Bonus vision range when standing still: 30m
Electro-Optic Survey Sensor System	68,000	1,280,000	Accuracy is improved by 10% Ability to spot targets behind foliage is improved by 30%
Stock Wheels	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 91.2% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 72.7%
Bullet Resistant Tires	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 91.7% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 75.0%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	2,700	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.

Abilities

#	Name	XP Cost	Stats	Activation Time	Duration	Cooldown	More Info
ZeroIn	Zero In	Stock	Accuracy: -24.98% Rate of Fire: +10% Camouflage Factor: +10% Turret Traverse Speed: -24.98% Acceleration: -100% Hull Traverse Rate: -100% Max Speed: -100%	1.5 s	20 s	60 s	Toggle
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. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.