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Entered service |
? |
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Crew |
5 men |
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Dimensions and weight |
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Weight |
15 t |
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Length |
5.99 m |
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Width |
2.48
m |
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Height |
2.8 m |
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Armament |
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Main gun |
25-mm cannon |
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Machine guns |
1 x 7.62-mm |
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Ammunition load |
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Main gun |
140 rounds |
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Machine guns |
400 x 7.62-mm |
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Mobility |
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Engine |
Isuzu 10PBI diesel |
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Engine power |
305 hp |
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Maximum road speed |
100 km/h |
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Range |
500 km |
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Maneuverability |
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Gradient |
60% |
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Side slope |
30% |
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Vertical step |
0.6 m |
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Trench |
1.5 m |
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Fording |
1 m |
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At the end
of 1970s Japan began development of a wheeled armored
reconnaissance vehicle. For a prolonged period of time Japan
operated mainly tracked armored vehicles due to rough terrain. The
Type 87 was developed by Komatsu. In 1988 first seven vehicles were
produced out of 60 planned.
The Type 87
is fitted with a turret-mounted Swiss Oerlikon Contraves 25-mm
cannon. Secondary armament consists of coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun.
Armor of
this reconnaissance vehicle provides protection against small arms
fire and artillery shell splinters. It is fitted with an NBC
protection system.
Vehicle has
a crew of five, including commander, gunner, driver, radio operator
and scout.
The Type 87
has a rear-mounted engine. It is powered by the Isuzu 10 PBI diesel, developing 305 horsepower. Vehicle is fitted with a central tyre inflation system. The Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicle is
not amphibious.
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