The Light Armoured Vehicle began to reach Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) units in 2002; lightweight (as its name suggests) and powered by a 160hp liquid-cooled 4-cylinder diesel, this nimble customer can reach speeds of up to 100km/h and even be air-lifted by helicopter if the need arises.
This is an assembly model of a modern day 4x4 light armoured vehicle in Tamiya's ever growing 1/48 scale series. Manufactured for the JGSDF by Japanese firm Komatsu, the vehicle was first delivered to units from 2002 and provided an instant defensive upgrade from the armored vehicles it replaced. The ability to transport it by helicopter or aircraft enhances the JGSDF's mobility. Aside from the 5.56mm machine gun, it can also be fitted with a 12.7mm machine gun, or even anti-tank weapons. One of the more notable deployments of the vehicle was in the JGSDF's Iraq Humanitarian Assistance operation after the second Gulf War, and this model recreates the version updated based upon experience the JGSDF gained there. This assembly model kit is perfect for display with the 1/48 JGSDF Type 10 model kit (Item 32588)!
About the Model
1/48 scale of light armored mobile car, plastic model assembly kit.
Overall length 93mm, full width 46mm
Full coverage of the Ground Self Defense Force realistically reproduces the unique style of the plan configuration.
Details Modeled for domestic specifications with improvements made to the domestic market.
Specifications can be chosen from one type of medium captain car with smokeless launcher and two types of machine gun equipped.
Body upper hatch is open and close selection type.
1 with a driver doll with the latest bulletproof vest.
3 types of decals are included.
Glue and Paint required to Assemble!