JGSDF Type 82 Command Post

Plastic kit for building a Type 82 Communications and Command Vehicle of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces

• 1:35 scale
• Dimensions LxW (built): 173 x 72 mm
• 218 parts
• some hatches can be built open or closed
• Metal, photo-etched parts, cling film and cord included
• 5 figures including weapons and equipment included
• not built, not painted
• Paint and glue not included

In the current of the years 1970, the terrestrial defense of the army of Japan, made the request for a new armoured vehicle with wheels of recognition, with a configuration 4 X 4 or 6 X 6, the last were selected for a future development. It was named Type 82 and was used as communication and command vehicle. The first vehicles were adopted in 1982. The driver sat with before right, another member of crew sat on the left, where a machine-gun of 7.62 mm is assembled. A machine-gun of 12.7 mm is assembled on the high part of the vehicle on the left.

• Hull length: 5.72m / Width: 2.48m / Height: 2.38m
• Weight: 13.6t
• Armament: 12.7mm MG×1 / 7.62mm MG×1
• Engine: Isuzu Water cooled 4 cycle 10 cylinder diesel
• Max Hp: 220ps
• Road speed: 100km/h
• Crew: 10
• Fording: 0.99m / Trench: 1.5m / Vertical obstacle: 0.6m
• Range: 500km