- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Catalina v.10.15 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: OS Big Sur v. 10.16 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The Type 74 mod G/Kai is the last and highly modernised 1990s version of the familiar Japanese MBT, which only saw limited production due to its high cost. In update 1.87, tankers may look forward to having the chance to command one of the most highly anticipated Japanese ground vehicles, coming soon to War Thunder!
Briefly: A modernised version of the well-known Japanese Type 74, whose upgrades improved its combat capabilities.
With the introduction of the Type 90 MBT, it was believed that the large vehicle was far from suitable for rapid deployment in the confined urban areas of the Japanese Home Islands, in the event of an outbreak of hostilities. As a result, the Type 90 would primarily be stationed on the spacious island of Hokkaido.
This development sparked the need for a smaller and more flexible combat vehicle to be made, which would substitute the Type 90 in such problematic areas. As a result, plans were made to modernise existing Type 74 MBTs with some of the most advanced equipment and technologies available at the time, in order to bring the vehicle up to standard.
The resulting Type 74 mod G/Kai, as it became known, featured numerous improvements over previous versions, most of which were inherited from the Type 90, such as the state-of-the-art ballistic targeting computer, for example. Further improvements were made to the vehicle’s protection, with the installation of side-skirt panels and CBRN equipment as well some improvements being made to the vehicle’s mobility - reverse speed was increased, to only mention a few examples.
The first prototype of the Type 74 mod G/Kai was built in the early 1990s, followed by 4 further production vehicles being manufactured. However, as the Cold War came to a close and due to the modernisation effort proving to be too expensive, the project was abandoned shortly afterwards. In the end, the initial five Type 74 mod G/Kai produced also turned out to be the last. These units are still in active service with the JGSDF today.
In War Thunder, the Type 74 mod G/Kai will be a new rank VI Japanese ground vehicle, available to tankers for purchase as part of a special bundle in our online store. Compared to the already existing model of the Type 74 in game, the mod G/Kai will offer tankers improved protection thanks to side-skirts, and a greater reverse speed, and will also substantially speed up the advance towards more higher tier vehicles, thank to its premium status!
Although still armed with the excellent L7A3 105mm rifled cannon, with the release of update 1.87 there will be a notable improvement to its firepower - availability of more powerful APFSDS round. Both the Type 74 and the Type 74 mod G/Kai receive access to the Type 93 APFSDS round, which is capable of penetrating up to around 405mm of rolled homogeneous armour at close range. Thanks to the high penetrating power of this new sub-calibre round, commanders of both vehicles should have no troubles combating even some of the more heavily armoured MBTs on the battlefield.
Complementing the improvements to firepower are minor upgrades to the Type 74 mod G/Kai’s protection as well. Specifically, the protection of the Type 74 mod G/Kai is enhanced with the installation of 10mm thick applique side-skirt plates, which cover up a good portion of the vehicle’s hull sides. Though these might not make a large difference against kinetic rounds, they may sometimes save the vehicle from an untimely demise by prematurely detonating a chemical round.
Still being powered by the same 720 horsepower Mitsubishi diesel engine, the Type 74 mod G/Kai received a second reverse gear, thus allowing the vehicle to reach a higher reverse speed. As a result, this modification of the Type 74 mod G/Kai will highly benefit from this improvement, especially on urban locations, as it makes breaking cover in order to fire and returning to cover a much faster process, thus reducing the probability of being spotted and fired back upon.
You can pre-order update 1.87 Japanese premium vehicles today!
- Type 74 mod G/Kai (Rank VI Japan) - available after 1.87 update;
- 2000 Golden Eagles;
- Premium account for 15 days;
- Pre-order bonus: unique "JGSDF Fuji School Brigade Tank School Unit" decal;
- Pre-order bonus: unique "Fuji School Brigade" title.
- F-86F-40 Sabre (Rank 5 Japan) - available after 1.87 update;
- 2000 Golden Eagles;
- Premium account for 15 days;
- Pre-order bonus: unique "Sky dragon" title;
- Pre-order bonus: unique "6th JASDF squadron emblem" decal;
- Pre-order bonus: leader of the "Blue Impulse" aerobatics team camouflage (available only for pre-order).
- Pre-order - JASDF Sabre Pack;
- Pre-order - Type 74 mod G/Kai Pack
We want to thank our partners from DMM Games for help with collecting enough source materials to properly model this tank in the game.
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Comments (182)
Why is the Type 74G a premium? They need a normal tree tank for high tier, like the USA, Soviets and British got. Japan doesn't have many tanks to add for high tier. I love the fact it has been added, just a bit unhappy its premium. Keep up the good work though!
Well this is one of the rarer and more unique modifications with the sideskirts. Its also worth noting, that a lot of people wanted a good high tier premium MBT for Japan like all the other nations have (XM-1, Leo 120mm, Shot, T-55AM etc) to aid with research. As you say, Japan does not have many options, so this is the best candidate for a Premium for Japan, as besides the Type 75 MLRS, there are not any other major contenders for a high rank premium.
All answers (2)Smin1080p, Thanks for the reply!
This is literally a prototype. Making it a premium makes sense.
All answers (10)Sgt_Castillo, makes sense? Dopnt make me laugh. The tree has a single top tier vehicle for crying out loud. What are you guys smoking?
I'm hoping Japan will get some main tree tanks so people have something to grind with the Type 74G
We are always looking to expand the Japanese tree. Our friends at DMM games made this tank and the previously added Type 75 MLRS possible and we will continue to work with them and others to search out more options for Japan.
All answers (2)Smin1080p, Could you reduce the Japanese repair cost? 17k is ridiculous
Japan really needs more non-prem tanks in rank 6. I really hope you guys are adding a late model type 74 into the main tree as well as this, or some other type of vehicle at least.
The new bullet for the Regular Type 74 is the bvest they can do without adding the Type 10...Japan just doesn't have that many tanks
All answers (2)Conte_Baracca, They have this tank...
And of course the Type 74G is a premium, look Gaijin i get that you need money but honestly this vehicle is not fit for a premium especially considering the fact that Japanese top tier lacks vehicles
Every nation should have a top premium, but you want to exclude Japan?
All answers (1)*grahaldmills, What use is a top premium if you don't have a top tier to research? Type74(Urban Test Types) would've been better premium candidates since they're unique, the G could've taken a spot in the standard tree to supplement the single Type74
This modification was actually the best fit for premium. The G/Kai with Sideskirts is not all that common and is one of the rarer types. This is quite simply one of the only possible tanks we could add to suit the need for a high tier premium MBT for Japan, which has been a heavy request for several updates. This tank fills that role and is also a good top rank backup to the Type 90.
Smin1080p, Adding Type 74E or F for tech tree along side with Type 74 G as premium would make a lot of players much more happier with the idea of making Type 74G as premium...
Why always devblogs of ships, planes, helis and mbts? Nobody cares about those. Where is my Tantive IV?
Last I heard, the Tantive IV was captured by the Devastator. Something about stolen plans, princesses and droids?
Smin1080p, It was carrying sekrit dokuments about stalinium.
Not before my Star Destroyer
This means nothing to people that can't buy premiums, make us a favor and add regular tech tree tanks, you have a lot of wholes to fit.
Jesus christ please can we get the German Tank DevBlog now
I swear the tank playerbase are a bunch of winey babies. Just be patient. We're all excited about something.
All answers (2)CCLOPES, i just want to be sure that i wont get skullfu++++ in this update i need the leo2a5
Nein.