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

Introducing the JGSDF Light Armored car as a top performance off road R/C car. With the capacity of accommodating 4 workers, the JGSDF Light Armored car is equipped with a 160hp liquidcooled 4-cycle 4-cylinder diesel engine, allowing it to achieve top rates of 100km/h. Weighing just 4.5 tons, with the ability to be carried by a CH-47J helicopter or C-130H transport aircraft for crisis air-drops. In 2004, Light Armored Vehicles were deployed in Iraq to be a part of the Japan Ground self-defense Force's humanitarian help objective.

A shaft-driven 4WD high flexibility chassis

This model comes with 4-wheel separate double wishbone suspension with oil dampers and block tires that enable this model to run on any sort of terrain. The power of the trunk mounted motor is used in front tires via propeller shaft. Tub type chassis built with front/rear gear differentials for smooth cornering. The type of the particular car was realistically reproduced as a polycarbonate human anatomy, which comes pre-painted.

Towards JGSDF Light Armored Car

Utilizing the HMV Hayate and Type 73 Small Utility car fitted with little armor and having bad protection capabilities, in 1997 the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) started development on a fresh high-mobility light armored transportation automobile. Capable of accommodating 4 personnel, the JGSDF Light Armored car is equipped with a 160hp liquidcooled 4-cycle 4-cylinder diesel engine, allowing it to achieve 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 emergency air-drops. The weapon mount on top may be fitted with a 5.56mm machine weapon or Light Anti-Tank Guided Missile. Vehicles implemented to Iraq had been fitted with reinforced bulletproof windshields.

Fundamental Specifications

• Total length: 400mm
• Total width: 203mm
• Total height: 173mm
• Body weight Fully-Equipped: 1,606g
• Wheelbase: 280mm
• Equipped with a sort 540 engine
• Drive train: Shaft-driven 4WD
• Diff. gear system: Bevel gear diff.
• Steering tie rod: 3 part
• Suspension system: 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 kind.
• Speed Controller: Electronic Speed Controller

Necessary Products (Available Individually)

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