MilitaryChemical Reconnaissance Vehicle
Armored Vehicleconfirmed
The Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (化学防護車, Kagaku-bougo-sha) is an armoured vehicle, which is used for detecting chemical, radiological, and nuclear hazards. The vehicle is built by Komatsu and it is a derivative of the Type 82 Command and Communication Vehicle. The Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle entered service in 1987 in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, which received 47 vehicles of this type.
Specifications
| Type | Armored Vehicle |
| Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
| Introduced | 1987 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 14.1 t |
| Length | 6.1 m |
| Speed | 95 km/h |
| Range | 500 km |
| Crew | 4 |
| Main armament | 12.7 mm M2HB machine gun |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 34 | confirmed |
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