Notes: This Japanese tank represents the first generation in Japanese main battle tank design, and bears a certain resemblance to the US M-41, though the two tanks are not related. This tank went into service in 1957, and by 2000 was mainly found in reserve and home defense units. The driver is on the front right of the hull, and the commander and loader have hatches in the turret roof. The gunner uses one of these hatches. By 2000, the design was unable to stand up to modern tank designs and was not used outside of the islands, primarily in a fire support role.

Notes: This is the second generation of Japanese main battle tank design. It began service in 1975, and some 875 were built. The tank is built from large steel castings with welded joints. In general it is less capable than the Type 90, but is a good representative of its generation.

Notes: This Japanese tank is not related to the Chinese tank of the same name. It entered service in 1991, and began to replace the Type 74 and Type 61 tanks. The Type 90 is of advanced construction, with Chobham armor and advanced night vision devices and fire control. The driver sits on the front left, the commander and loader have hatches on the turret roof, while the gunner uses one of these hatches. The gun has an autoloader (an unusual feature for tanks armed with the 120mm Rheinmetall gun).