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Type 87 AC  
GENERAL INFORMATION
Designations Type 87
Manufacturer(s) Komatsu
Status In production. In service with Japan.
Production Period n/a Production Quantity 100+
Type armored car Crew 5
Length, overall n/a Length, hull 6.0m
Width, overall 2.5m Height, overall 2.8m
Combat Weight 15000kg Unloaded Weight n/a
Radio, external n/a Communication, crew n/a
FIREPOWER
Main Armament 25mm KBA gun Ammunition Carried n/a
Gun Traverse n/a Elevation/Depression n/a
Traverse Rate n/a Elevation Rate n/a
Gun Stabilization n/a Rangefinder n/a
Night Vision yes Auto-Loader yes
Secondary Armament 7.62mm MG (coaxial) Ammunition Carried
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  • MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
    Engine Isuzu 10PBI 10-cylinder water-cooled diesel Transmission manual (6 forward, 1 reverse)
    Horsepower 305hp at 2700rpm Suspension coil springs
    Power/Weight Ratio 20.3hp/t Configuration 6x6
    Speed, on road 100km/h Wheelbase, overall n/a
    Fuel Capacity n/a Tires n/a
    Range, on road 500km Ground Pressure n/a
    Fuel Consumption n/a Gradient n/a
    Turning Radius n/a Side Slope n/a
    Ground Clearance 0.45m Vertical Obstacle 0.6m
    Angle of Approach n/a Trench Crossing 1.5m
    Angle of Departure n/a Fording 1.0m
    SURVIVABILITY FEATURES
    Smoke Laying 2 x 4 smoke grenade launchers NBC Protection no
    Armor Details All-welded steel hull. Provides protection against small arms fire and shrapnel.
    TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
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    REFERENCES
    JAA04
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