| Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle | |
| Origin: | Japan |
| Type: | CBRN reconnaissance vehicle |
| Is Vehicle: | yes |
| Service: | 1987 - present |
| Used By: | Japan |
| Manufacturer: | Komatsu |
| Production Date: | 1987-present |
| Weight: | 14.1t |
| Length: | 6.1m (20feet) |
| Width: | 2.48m (08.14feet) |
| Height: | 2.38m (07.81feet) |
| Crew: | 4 |
| Primary Armament: | 1x 12.7 mm M2HB machine gun |
| Engine: | Isuzu 10PBI 4-stroke V10 liquid-cooled diesel |
| Engine Power: | 305 hp |
| Vehicle Range: | 500km (300miles) |
| Speed: | 95km/h[1] |
The is an armoured vehicle that entered service with Japan in 1987, manufactured by Komatsu. It investigates and measures radiation and contamination conditions in situations where nuclear or chemical weapons have been used. Developed by redesigning the Type 82 Command and Communication Vehicle, it was officially adopted in 1987.
By 2009, more than 30 vehicles have been produced,[2] mainly deployed in chemical departments such as the Central Special Weapon Protection Corps (Omiya Garrison), Special Weapon Protection Corps and Chemical Protection Platoon in each division and brigade. Procurement price was listed at approximately 200 million yen in 2009.[3]