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Entered service |
2002 |
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Crew |
4-5 men |
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Dimensions and weight |
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Weight |
4.5 t |
|
Length |
4.4 m |
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Width |
2
m |
|
Height |
1.85 m |
|
Armament |
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Machine guns |
1 x 5.56 or 12.7-mm |
|
Mobility |
|
Engine |
diesel |
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Engine power |
160 hp |
|
Maximum road speed |
100 km/h |
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Range |
? |
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Maneuverability |
|
Gradient |
? |
|
Side slope |
? |
|
Vertical step |
? |
|
Trench |
? |
|
Fording |
? |
|
The Japanese
Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) was designed by Komatsu in the late
1990s. It entered service with Japan's Ground Self Defense Forces in
2002. More than 1 000 of these scouts cars were built . Japan is the
only operator of this armored vehicle.
Generally
the Komatsu LAV can be compared with the
Panhard VBL. Vehicle has a welded steel armor. It is claimed
that it's armor protection is better than that of uparmored HMMWV.
Some armored scout cars are fitted with unordinary roof-mounted
shielding. An opened split roof hatch provides added protection from
both sides.
The Komatsu
LAV can be armed with 5.56-mm, 12.7-mm machine guns or anti-tank
guided missiles.
This 4x4
vehicle is powered by a diesel engine, developing 160 hp. Engine is
moved closer to the vehicle's center to distribute weight more
evenly between the axles. It is fitted with run-flat tyres. This
armored scout car can be carried underslung or inside some military
helicopters. It can be also airdropped from transport aircraft using
parachute platform.
There are no
known variants of the Komatsu LAV.
|
Video of the Komatsu LAV armored
scout car |
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