Tamiya 58326 - 1/10 R/C JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle  [58326]

Launching the JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle as a higher performance off road R/C vehicle. Capable of accommodating 4 workers, the JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle is equipped with a 160hp liquidcooled 4-cycle 4-cylinder diesel motor, letting it reach top speeds of 100km/h. Weighing simply 4.5 tons, it is able to be carried by a CH-47J helicopter or C-130H transport aircraft for crisis air-drops. In 2004, Light Armored Vehicles had been deployed in Iraq to indulge in the Japan Ground self defense purposes Force's humanitarian help mission.

A shaft-driven 4WD high mobility chassis

This model is equipped with 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension with oil dampers and block tires that allow this model to run on just about any terrain. The power of the rear mounted engine is used in front wheels via propeller shaft. Bathtub kind chassis equipped with front/rear gear differentials for smooth cornering. The form of the specific vehicle is realistically reproduced as a polycarbonate body, which comes pre-painted.

About the JGSDF Light Armored Car

With all the HMV Hayate and Type 73 Small Utility Vehicle installed with small armor and having bad defense capabilities, in 1997 the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) started development on a new high-mobility light armored transportation vehicle. With the capacity of accommodating 4 personnel, the JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle is fitted with a 160hp liquidcooled 4-cycle 4-cylinder diesel engine, allowing it to reach top speeds of 100km/h. Weighing simply 4.5 tons, it is able to be carried by a CH-47J helicopter or C-130H transportation aircraft for crisis air-drops. The weapon mount on the top is fitted with a 5.56mm machine gun or Light Anti-Tank Guided Missile. Automobiles implemented to Iraq had been fitted with reinforced bulletproof windshields.

Basic Specifications

• Total size: 400mm
• Total width: 203mm
• Total height: 173mm
• Weight Fully-Equipped: 1,606g
• Wheelbase: 280mm
• Designed with a sort 540 motor
• Drive train: Shaft-driven 4WD
• Diff. gear system: Bevel gear diff.
• Steering tie rod: 3 part
• Suspension: Front and Back Double Wishbone
• Damper: F/R C.V.A. damper
• Gear Ratio: 11.27:1
• Tire Width F/R: Both 33mm
• Tire Diameter F/R: Both 90mm
• Tread Pattern: F/R block type.
• Speed Controller: Electronic Speed Controller

Necessary Items (Sold Individually)

• R/C Unit: Adspec GT-I or 2-channel R/C system with FET
• Battery: Tamiya 7.2V Racing Pack or comparable