Type 96 (armored transport)
| Type 96 | |
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| General properties | |
| crew | 2 (commander, driver) + 8 infantrymen |
| length | 6.84 m |
| width | 2.48 m |
| height | 1.85 m |
| Dimensions | 14.5 tons |
| Armor and armament | |
| Main armament | 1 × 12.7 mm machine gun |
| Secondary armament | 1 × 40 mm Howa Type 96 grenade launcher |
| agility | |
| drive |
Komatsu diesel engine 360 hp |
| suspension | hydropneumatic |
| Top speed | 100 km / h (road) |
| Power / weight | 24.8 hp / t |
| Range | 500 km |
The Type 96 ( Japanese 96 式 装 輪 装甲車 , 96-shiki sōrin sōkōsha , German "Type 96 armored car") is an eight-wheeled (8 × 8) all-wheel drive armored personnel carrier from Japanese production. The vehicle is not amphibious .
description
The Type 96 is the most modern armored vehicle in the service of the Japanese ground self-defense forces . Production started in 1995. 500 vehicles were ordered by the Japanese army. The type 96 has not yet been exported.
For a wheeled armored vehicle of this class, the Type 96 is armored at best medium-heavy. On the other hand, the low vehicle silhouette is advantageous. The armament consists of a 12.7 mm machine gun and a 40 mm grenade launcher . The crew consists of two men, the vehicle interior offers space for a further eight soldiers. The type 96 has a roof hatch and a rear door.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Type-96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier on: GlobalSecurity.org (English)
Web links
- Description on: GlobalSecurity.org (English)
- Brief description of the Type 96 at www.military-today.com (English)