The vehicule Type 87 was developed following the request of the force of defense of Japan
by the firm Komatsu, it uses components of the car Type 82, command vehicle and communications
developed by the company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The chauffeur sits on the right-hand side,
and the radio operator on the left side. The vehicle is equipped with a two-seater turret armed with
a 25 mm gun and a coaxial 7.62 mm machine-gun. The vehicle Type 87 does not have amphibious
capability.
Specifications :
Hull length: 5.99m
Width: 2.48m
Height: 2.8m
Weight: 15.0 tons
Armament: 25mm gun x 1, 7.62mm MG x 1
Engine: Isuzu Water cooled 4 cycle 10 cylinder diesel
Max Hp: 305ps
Road speed: 100km/h
Crew: 5 Fording: 0.99m
Trench: 1.5m
Vertical obstacle: 0.6m
Range: 500km
