Tamiya 32590 - 1/48 JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle Model Kit - Modern APC Replica  [32590]

Inspect the Tamiya 1/48 JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle model

The Tamiya 1/48 JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle kit recreates a compact, versatile armoured vehicle used by the Japan Ground Self Defense Force. Introduced in 2002, it balances mobility and protection for varied missions. The full-size vehicle uses a 160hp liquid-cooled 4-cylinder diesel engine, which allows speeds up to around 100km/h and enables helicopter transport for rapid deployment.

Operational experience, including deployment to Iraq in 2004 on humanitarian tasks, informed later adaptations. Some configurations include smoke dischargers and a 5.56 MINIMI machine gun for specific duties. The kit captures these variants, giving modellers authentic options for assembly and finishing.