JGSDF Type 96 WAPC Type A (40mm Granatwerfer)

Plastic model kit for building a Type 96 WAPC (wheeled armored personnel carrier) Type A of the JGDSF (Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces) with 40 mm grenade launcher

• 1:35 scale
• Dimensions LxW (built): 199.8 x 80.62 mm
• 381+ parts
• Transparent, photo-etched parts and metal chains included
• Upper and lower hull manufactured using the Slide Mold process
• Hatches can be built open or closed
• rubber tires
• not built/not painted
• Paint and glue not included

Trumpeter also stocks the Type 96 Type B with cal. 50 M2 MG, which you can purchase here (if available): TRU05569 JGSDF Type 96 WAPC Type B (.50cal M2 MG)

As the latest Japanese armored vehicle, Type-96 was first produced in late 1995 and type standardized in 1996. It is a basic armored vehicle with medium armor for an APC. There is a hatch on the front right deck for the driver, a cupola behind the driver's hatch with a weapon mount, four large hatches on the rear deck, and a rear door for troop entry. Two watch ports are on each side of the passenger compartment.The cupola-mounted weapon can be aimed and fired with the vehicle buttoned up. Type-96 WAPC mainly intended for transport of ground troops, in addition to 2 crew members, the Armored Transport Vehicle accommodates 8 troops.