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![Japanese next generation MBT Type 10, much smaller and lighter than western MBTs for logistical reasons. But it is about the size and weight of a T-72B, not much is known about Japanese next generation MBT Type 10, much smaller and lighter than western MBTs for logistical reasons. But it is about the size and weight of a T-72B, not much is known about](https://preview.redd.it/3wdci1xd0az31.jpg?auto=webp&s=ce2efa34c4115bd60a7839ffa5962df2b8f26a1e)