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SU 60 APC  
GENERAL INFORMATION
Designations SU 60
Manufacturer(s) Mitsubishi and Komatsu
Status Production completed. In service with Japan.
Production Period 1959-1972 Production Quantity n/a
Type APC (T) Crew 4 + 6
Length, overall 4.9m Length, hull 4.9m
Width, overall 2.4m Height, overall 2.3m
Combat Weight 11800kg Unloaded Weight 10600kg
Radio, external n/a Communication, crew n/a
FIREPOWER
Main Armament 12.7mm MG Ammunition Carried n/a
Gun Traverse 360 Elevation/Depression n/a
Traverse Rate manual Elevation Rate manual
Gun Stabilization none Rangefinder n/a
Night Vision n/a Auto-Loader yes
Secondary Armament 7.62mm MG (bow) Ammunition Carried
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  • MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
    Engine Mitsubishi Model 8 HA 21 WT, V8 air-cooled 4-cycle turbocharged diesel Transmission manual 3F/1R
    Horsepower 220hp at 2400rpm Suspension torsion bar
    Power/Weight Ratio 18.6hp/t Track Width 35.0cm
    Speed, on road 45km/h Track Ground Contact 318cm
    Fuel Capacity n/a Ground Pressure 0.57kg/cm2
    Range, on road 300km Gradient 60%
    Fuel Consumption n/a Vertical Obstacle 0.6m
    Turning Radius 7m Trench Crossing 1.8m
    Ground Clearance 0.4m Fording 1m
    SURVIVABILITY FEATURES
    Smoke Laying none NBC Protection n/a
    Armor Details n/a
    TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
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