|
Entered service |
1996 |
|
Crew |
2 men |
|
Personnel |
8 men |
|
Dimensions and weight |
|
Weight |
14.6 t |
|
Length |
6.84 m |
|
Hull length |
6.84
m |
|
Width |
2.48
m |
|
Height |
1.85 m |
|
Armament |
|
Machine guns |
1 x 12.7-mm |
|
Grenade launchers |
1 x 40-mm |
|
Mobility |
|
Engine |
Komatsu diesel engine |
|
Engine power |
360 hp |
|
Maximum road speed |
100 km/h |
|
Range |
500 km |
|
Maneuverability |
|
Gradient |
60% |
|
Side slope |
? |
|
Vertical step |
? |
|
Trench |
? |
|
Fording |
? |
|
The Type 96
wheeled armored personnel carrier is the latest armored vehicle
produced in Japan. It's production began in 1995. Japan ordered
500 of these APCs and currently is the only operator of the Type 96.
Vehicle has
a low profile and medium armor for it's class.
The Type 96
is armed with a roof-mounted 12.7-mm machine gun and 40-mm automatic
grenade launcher.
This APC has
a crew of two and can carry eight fully equipped troops. Troops
enter and leave the vehicle through the rear door-ramp or roof hatches.
There are two firing ports on each side of the troop compartment.
Two more ports are located in the rear of the hull.
The Type 96 APC
is powered by Komatsu diesel engine, developing 360 horsepower.
Vehicle is not amphibious.
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