Komatsu Type 87 Japanese Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)
Type 87 ARV "Burakkuai" or "Black Eye"
Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
Komatsu Type 87 Japanese Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)
Designation
Type 87 ARV "Burakkuai" or "Black Eye"
Alternate Designation
Type 87 ARV "Burakkuai" or "Black Eye"
Equipment Type
Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1987
Description
The Type 87 Reconnaissance and Patrol Vehicle, also known as Burakkuai (Romaji for "black eye") or Type 87 ARV (for Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle) for short, is a 6x6 wheeled Armored Fighting Vehicle designed and manufactured by multinational heavy industry manufacturer Komatsu Limited and employed exclusively by the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF).
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Engine
4-Stroke V10 Liquid-Cooled Diesel (305 hp)
Variants
Type 82 Command Post Vehicle (Type 87 Chassis, No Turret)
The Type 87 was produced only in a single variant. The chassis and automotive components are shared with the Type 82 command post vehicle. The Type 82 lacks a turret and has a raised roofline.
System
Alternative Designation
Type 87 ARV "Burakkuai" or "Black Eye"
Type
Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle
Family
6x6 Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
Crew
5 ea
Dimensions
Length
5.99 m
Width
2.48 m
Height
2.8 m
Weight, Combat
4,536 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
Isuzu 10PBI diesel
Engine Type
4-Stroke V10 Liquid-Cooled Diesel
Engine Power
305 hp
Cruising Range
500 km
Speed, Maximum Road
100 km/h
Fording Depth
1 m
Main Weapon System
System
Name
25mm Oerlikon Contraves Swiss Autocannon
Type
Turret-Mounted Cannon
Caliber
25 mm
Cartridge
25x137mm NATO
Feed System
Double Belt Feed
Barrel Length
2,888 mm
Muzzle Velocity
1,400 m/s
Effective Firing Range
3,020 m
Maximum Firing Range
5,850 m
Sights
Collimator Sight (Optical w/ illuminated aiming point or reticle.
Ammunition
Type
Armor-piercing for Ground and Air Targets
Caliber
25 mm
Basic Load
400 rds
Auxiliary Weapon System
System
Name
Vehicle Machine Gun
Type
Coaxial Type 74 Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62x51mm NATO
Feed System
Belt Fed
Barrel Length (w/ suppressor)
702 mm
Rate of Fire (Cyclic)
700 rpm
Ammunition
Type
Machine Gun (Linked)
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62x51mm NATO
Basic Load
~2,500 rds
Fire Control
Laser Target Desinator
NIA
Range, Day Sight
NIA
Range, Thermal Sight
NIA
GSR (Ground Surveillance Radar)
NIA
Protection
Armor
Steel
Applique Armor
NIA
Active Protection System
NIA
NBC Protection
None
Smoke Equipment
2x3 or 2x4 smoke grenade dischargers
IR Signature
NIA
Details
Country of Origin
Japan
Category
Reconnaissance Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Reconnaissance Vehicles
Filter Label
K
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.99 m
Width
2.48 m
Height
2.8 m
Weight
4536 kg
Operators (1)
Japan
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