Tamiya 32590 JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle 1:48

Lightweight but no Pushover The Light Armored Vehicle began to reach Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) units in 2002; lightweight (as its name suggests) and powered by a 160hp liquid-cooled 4-cylinder diesel, this nimble customer can reach speeds of up to 100km/h and even be air-lifted by helicopter if the need arises. From 2004, the JGSDF sent a Humanitarian Assistance Team to Iraq, and experience gained in the field led to a number of upgrades being applied to Light Armored Vehicles for use in the Japanese archipelago. It comes in a variety of specs, tailored to the needs of its unit and whether they require smoke dischargers, 5.56 MINIMI machine gun, etc. About the Model ★This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force Light Armored Vehicle. Length: 93mm, width: 46mm. ★This highly accurate model was designed with full access to actual JGSDF vehicles. ★The boxy style of the vehicle is depicted with aplomb. ★The numerous upgrades to the Ja