Komatsu LAV Japanese 4x4 Light Armored Vehicle (LAV)
Komatsu Japanese Light Armored Vehicle (LAV)
Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
Komatsu LAV Japanese 4x4 Light Armored Vehicle (LAV)
Designation
Komatsu Japanese Light Armored Vehicle (LAV)
Alternate Designation
Komatsu Japanese Light Armored Vehicle (LAV)
Equipment Type
Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Manufacturer
Komatsu Ltd. Defense Systems Division
Date of Introduction
2002
Description
The Komatsu light armored vehicle is a Japanese military vehicle first produced in 2002. Currently used exclusively by the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF), it has seen use in the Iraq War. It is built by Komatsu Ltd. Defense Systems Division in Komatsu, Ishikawa, Japan. Komatsu's factory designator for the vehicle is KU50W. The exterior resembles the Panhard VBL, used by the French army, but the LAV has 4 doors and a large cabin for carrying soldiers. The LAV can also be transported by air using aircraft like the CH-47J and the C-130H.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Main Weapon
1 x Sumitomo M249 LMG or 1 x Sumitomo M2HB
Engine
4-Cylinder Diesel (160 hp)
Max Speed
100.0 km/h
Range
320.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
Komatsu Japanese Light Armored Vehicle (LAV)
Type
Infantry Vehicle
Family
Light Armored Vehicle (LAV)
Configuration
4x4
Crew
4 - 5 ea
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5 Personnel
Dimensions
Length
4.4 m
Width
2 m
Height
1.85 m
Weight, Combat
4500 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
4-cycle diesel
Engine Power
160 hp
Cruising Range
320 km
Speed, Maximum Road
100 km/h
Fording Depth
0.7 m
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
0.5 m
Main Weapon System
Note
The LAV is armed with a single machine gun, either the 5.56mm M249 or 12.7mm M2HB.
System (Option 1)
Name
1 x Sumitomo M249 LMG
Type
Light Machine Gun
Caliber
5.56 mm
Ammunition
Type
Automatic Rifle
Caliber
5.56 mm
Basic Load
200 rds
System (Option 2)
Name
1 x Sumitomo M2HB
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
12.7 mm
Ammunition
Type
Linked
Caliber
12.7 mm
Basic Load
600 rds
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) System
Note
Additionally a Type 87 Chu-MAT or Type 01 LMAT anti-tank guided weapon can be carried and reportedly launched from the vehicle.
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (Option 1)
Name
Type 87 Chu-MAT
Type
Laser Guided Anti-Tank Missile
Caliber
100 mm
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Heavy Industries / Mitsubishi Motors - Japan
Length
1,000 mm
Weight, Unloaded
152.00 kg
Action
Laser-Guided; Semi-Active; Single-Shot
Rate of Fire
3 rounds-per-minute
Effective Range
1,999 m
Sights
Laser assisted sights
Guidance System
Laser guidance
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (Option 2)
Name
Type 01 LMAT
Type
Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Caliber
140 mm
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Heavy Industries[
Length
860 mm
Missile Weight
11.4kg
Total Weight
17.5kg
Engine
Solid Fuel Rocket
Warhead
Tandem-charged HEAT warhead
Effective Firing Range
4 km
Sights
Thermographic camera (Uncooled infrared detector)
Guidance System
Infrared homing, CCD
Fire Control
Laser Target Designator
Mounted, Heavy Tripod
Range, Day Sight
2 km
Range, Thermal Sight
INA
GSR (Ground Surveillance Radar)
INA
Protection
Armor
Steel Armor
Applique Armor
INA
Active Protection System
INA
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
Smoke Grenade Launchers
IR Signature
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Japan
Category
Wheeled Light Armored Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Wheeled Light Armored Vehicles
Filter Label
K
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.4 m
Width
2 m
Height
1.85 m
Weight
4500 kg
Operators (1)
Japan
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