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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the special purpose vehicles category.
01 / Overview
JGSDF Type 73 tractor
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1974–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the special purpose vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- Vehicle TypeArtillery tractor
- Service Entry Year1974
- Crew12
- Drive Configurationfull tracks
◈Weights & Load1MOD.1
- Curb Weight19,800 kg
▣Powertrain5MOD.5
- Engine TypeMitsubishi ZF6 six-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine
- Engine Power200 hp
- Fuel Typediesel
- Top Speed45 km/h
- Range300 km
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length6.13 m
- Width2.95 m
- Height2.3 m
◆Protection1MOD.1
- ArmouredNo
▤Special Function1MOD.1
- Dozer BladeYes
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Operators1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1973Entered service
- 1974Production started
52
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES RANKING Special Purpose Vehicles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
23SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES2COLD WAR · SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES184JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS8PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSpecial Purpose Vehiclescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A front-mounted armored plate on a tank, primarily used for clearing obstacles, creating cover, or breaching fortifications.
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