Type 73 IFV Model 3D

The Type 73 armored personnel carrier is a tracked armored personnel carrier that entered service with japanese army in 1973. In 1996, the JGSDF adopted the wheeled Type96  to supplement the Type 73 and eventually replace it. The Type 73's hull is entirely made of aluminium alloy, thickness is classified but is believed to give sufficient protection all around against small arms fire and shell splinters, while the sloped glacis nose is able to withstand heavy MG rounds hits. The driver is located to the right hand side, with his own sliding hatch, three day sights (central IR device) and infra-red driving lights, while the bow gunner is seated to his left. Behind were located, respectively, the commander and gunner hatches. The commander's one is given six day vision blocks for peripheral vision. The gunner is part of the squad of 9