{"product_id":"aoshima-a005783-1-72-jgsdf-type-96-wheeled-armored-personnel-carrier-a","title":"Aoshima A005783 1\/72 JGSDF Type 96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier A","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Type 96 WAPC is a contemporary Japanese armored personnel carrier. The first prototypes of the car were developed in the early 1990s, and serial production started in 1996 and is still going on. It is estimated that in 2014 there were 365 Type 96 WAPC vehicles in the line. The drive is provided by a single motor Mitsubishi 6D40 with a power of 360 HP. It is armed with a single 40mm Type 96 automatic grenade launcher and one 12.7mm M2HB machine gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 96 WAPC armored personnel carrier was developed by the Komatsu concern on behalf of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. The vehicle can gather up to eight landing troops on board in full inventory. The vehicle's cover is provided by steel armor, which provides protection against small arms and artillery shells. Transporter Type 96 WAPC is characterized by great maneuverability and very high mobility - both on the road and off-road. The maximum speed of the vehicle is up to 100 km \/ h! The vehicle also has a very rich electronic equipment and a battlefield management system. Since 2017, tests have been carried out on vehicle prototypes to replace the Type 96 WAPC in the line. The only user of this type of vehicle is the Japanese Self-Defense Forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-empty=\"true\"\u003eType 96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier is the first full-scale armored vehicle in Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, which has been deployed since 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vehicle is equipped with a troop transport compartment at the rear, enabling rapid transport and deployment of one rifle team (squad).\u003cbr\u003eMore than 300 vehicles have been deployed mainly in ordinary units across the country, and in recent years, the Rapid Deployment Regiment also has been deployed as priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis kit replicates the majority 40mm auto-grenade type called the Model A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit reproduces the Type 96 with its 40mm automatic gun -- the most commonly found version of this vehicle.The front two sets of wheels are steerable after assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rear hatch can be partly opened and closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior details include the fire extinguisher, benches and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Size: 32.5cm x 21.5cm x 6.2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AOSHIMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43834400604296,"sku":"A005783","price":41.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/3150\/4008\/files\/A005783-1.jpg?v=1754444341","url":"https:\/\/hobbiesonline.com.au\/products\/aoshima-a005783-1-72-jgsdf-type-96-wheeled-armored-personnel-carrier-a","provider":"Hobbies Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}