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Type 89 MICV  
GENERAL INFORMATION
Designations Type 89 Mechanised Infantry Combat Vehicle
Manufacturer(s) Mitsubishi
Status In production. In service with Japan.
Production Period 1990-? Production Quantity 200+
Type APC (T) Crew 3 + 7
Length, overall 6.8m Length, hull 6.8m
Width, overall 3.2m Height, overall 2.8m
Combat Weight 27000kg Unloaded Weight n/a
Radio, external n/a Communication, crew n/a
FIREPOWER
Main Armament 35mm gun Ammunition Carried n/a
Gun Traverse 360 Elevation/Depression n/a
Traverse Rate n/a Elevation Rate n/a
Gun Stabilization n/a Rangefinder n/a
Night Vision n/a Auto-Loader yes
Secondary Armament 7.62mm MG (coaxial); 2 x Jyu-MAT (ATGW) Ammunition Carried
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  • MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
    Engine diesel Transmission automatic
    Horsepower 600hp at 2000rpm Suspension torsion bar
    Power/Weight Ratio 22.2hp/t Track Width 45.0cm
    Speed, on road 70km/h Track Ground Contact 400cm
    Fuel Capacity n/a Ground Pressure 0.73 kg/cm2
    Range, on road 400km Gradient 60%
    Fuel Consumption n/a Vertical Obstacle 0.8m
    Turning Radius n/a Trench Crossing 2.4m
    Ground Clearance 0.45m Fording 1m
    SURVIVABILITY FEATURES
    Smoke Laying 2 x 3 smoke grenade dischargers NBC Protection n/a
    Armor Details n/a
    TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
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