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Type-82 (CP)

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Type-82 (CP)

The Type 82 Command and Communication Vehicle is the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force's first domestically produced wheeled armoured vehicle. It is primarily used as a mobile command post at division headquarters, infantry regimental headquarters, and artillery regimental headquarters. Produced by Komatsu in 1982–1999, the Type 82 was redesigned into the Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle that entered service in 1987.

Specifications

TypeArmored Vehicle
OriginJapan
ManufacturerKomatsu
Introduced1982
StatusIn service
Weight13.6 t
Length5.72 m
Speed100 km/h
Range500 km
Crew8
Main armament12.7 mm M2HB machine gun

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Japan179confirmed

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