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

Presenting the JGSDF Light Armored automobile as a high performance off road R/C car. Effective at accommodating 4 workers, the JGSDF Light Armored car is equipped with a 160hp liquidcooled 4-cycle 4-cylinder diesel motor, and can attain top rates of 100km/h. Weighing simply 4.5 tons, with the ability to be carried by a CH-47J helicopter or C-130H transportation aircraft for crisis air-drops. In 2004, Light Armored Vehicles were deployed in Iraq to be 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 make it possible for this model to run on any kind of terrain. The power of the trunk mounted engine is employed ahead tires via propeller shaft. Tub kind framework constructed with front/rear gear differentials for smooth cornering. The sort of the specific vehicle was realistically reproduced as a polycarbonate body, 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 new high-mobility light armored transportation car. With the capacity of accommodating 4 personnel, the JGSDF Light Armored automobile has a 160hp liquidcooled 4-cycle 4-cylinder diesel motor, letting it attain top speeds of 100km/h. Weighing just 4.5 tons, it is able to be carried by a CH-47J helicopter or C-130H transport aircraft for crisis air-drops. The tool mount over the top can be fitted with a 5.56mm machine gun or Light Anti-Tank Guided Missile. Automobiles 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
• loaded with a sort 540 motor
• Drive train: Shaft-driven 4WD
• Diff. gear system: Bevel gear diff.
• Steering tie rod: 3 component
• suspension system system: Front and right back twice 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

essential Products (Available independently)

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