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Type 96

Armoured personnel carrierJapanIn service since 1996
Type 96
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Key specs

Type
Armoured personnel carrier
Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Komatsu
Entered service
1996
Production start
1996
Units produced
365
Status
In service
Crew
2

Armoured personnel carrier

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Overview

Type 96 is an armoured personnel carrier from Japan, made by Komatsu. It entered service in 1996; production began in 1996; 365 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 40 mm. It is used or was used by Japan.

Specifications

Armament
Main armament
1× Type 96 40mm Automatic grenade launcher or 1× 12.7 mm M2HB machine gun
Caliber
40 mm
Dimensions and weights
Weight
15 t
Length
6.84 m
Width
2.48 m
Height
1.85 m
Mobility and protection
Engine
Mitsubishi 6D40 water-cooled 6-cylinder diesel
Power
269 kW
Road speed
100 km/h
Operational range
500 km
Suspension
8×8 wheeled

Weapons and ammunition on board

M2 Browning.50 BMG

Users & conflicts

Operators
Japan

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Type 96 armored personnel carrier, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.