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Light Armored Vehicle (Keisoukoukidousha)

LAV Machine Gun Carrier


Specifications

Country of Origin/Used by: Japan
First Produced/Service Dates: 2001
Manufactured by: Komatsu, Ltd.
Crew: 4-5
Armament: (1) 5.56mm Light Machine Gun, 12.7mm Heavy MG or Type 01 Light Anti-Tank Missile
Engine: 4-Cylinder Diesel
Miscellaneous Info: Approximately 1900+ Light Armored Vehicles (LAV) have been produced for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force since 2001.  In Japanese, they are referred to as "Keisoukoukidousha" (Light Armored Mobility Vehicles). The LAV is used in the Armored Personnel Carrier, Anti-Tank, Command/Control, Convoy Escort, Liaison, Reconnaissance, Security and Weapons Carrier roles. Although there are not any purpose-built variants, the vehicles have been equipped specifically as Anti-Tank Missile, Company Commander, Machine Gun, Peace-Keeping Forces, Platoon Commander and Reconnaissance Vehicles.
Data Sheet Available:   None Available

Photos

Reference Source/Provider
   LAV Anti-Tank Missile Vehicle Photo Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)
   LAV Company/Platoon Commanders Vehicle Photo JGSDF
LAV Machine Gun Carrier Photos JGSDF
    LAV Reconnaissance Vehicle Photos JGSDF

References Available

Online

Reference Source/Provider
LAV Information & Photos Army Technology.com
LAV Information & Photos Military-Factory.com
LAV Information & Photos Military-Today.com
LAV Information & Photos Weapon Systems.net

Printed

Reference Author
Japanese 4x4 LAV: In Detail (Wings & Wheels Publications) Gordon Arthur & Koji Miyake
JGSDF: Vehicles of the Modern Japanese Army (7021) (Tankograd Publishing) Koji Miyake & Gordon Arthur

Hobby Modeling

Kits and Accessories

Model Kit Manufacturer Scale Other Information

JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle (International Peace Cooperation Activities Training Unit) Model Kit (72298)

Fujimi 1/72 Injection Molded Plastic

JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle Model Kit with Commander & Machine Gun (72299)

Fujimi 1/72 Injection Molded Plastic

JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle (Recon Type) Model Kit (72306)

Fujimi 1/72 Injection Molded Plastic

JASDF Light Armored Vehicle Model Kit (72313)

Fujimi 1/72 Injection Molded Plastic
JGSDF LAV Model Kit (028) Kami de Korukoru 1/144 Resin
JGSDF LAV Model Kit with Five Figures and Base (MTUAFV-105) Matuo Kasten 1/144 Resin.
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Light Armored Vehicle (Iraqi Humanitarian Assistance Unit) Model Kit (35275) Tamiya 1/35 Injection Molded Plastic
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Light Armored Vehicle (Japanese Archipeligo Spec Vehicle) Model Kit (35368) Tamiya 1/35 Injection Molded Plastic
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Light Armored Vehicle & Iraqi Humanitarian Assistance Team Model Set (89711) Tamiya 1/35 Injection Molded Plastic.  Includes Five Figures and Vehicle kit.
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Light Armored Vehicle Model Kit (32590) Tamiya 1/48 Injection Molded Plastic
       
Aftermarket Set Manufacturer Scale Other Information
JGSDF LAV Sagged Wheel Set (DW35014) DEF Model 1/35 Resin; For Tamiya Kit
JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle Detail Up Set (DE35275) DEF Model 1/35 Photo-Etched Brass; For Tamiya Kit
Light Armored Vehicle JGSDF (Iraq) Detail Set (35741) Eduard 1/35 Photo-Etched Brass; For Tamiya Kit

JGSDF Light Armoured Vehicle Photo Etched Detail Up Parts (723143)

Fujimi 1/72 Photo-Etched Brass; For Fujimi Kits
JGSDF Detail Set (HLX48380) Hauler 1/48 Photo-Etched Brass; For Tamiya Kit
Light Armored Vehicle Detail Set (LE35042) Lion Roar 1/35 Photo-Etched Brass; For Tamiya Kit
JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle Wheel Set (MT72128)

Modell Trans Modellbau

1/72 Resin; For Fujimi Kits
Komatsu LAV Light & Lense Set (SKP160) SKP Model 1/35 Photo-Etched Brass; For Tamiya Kit
JGSDF Light Armored Car Wheel Set (TWS0086) Tank Workshop 1/35 Resin; For Tamiya Kit
JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle Decal Set (TM-12) Twilight Model 1/35 Decals
Japan Light Armored Vehicle Detail Set (PE35038) Voyager Model 1/35 Photo-Etched Brass; For Tamiya Kit

Model Photos

Reference Source/Provider
Komatsu LAV Model Kit (1/35 Tamiya) Jerry Ben- Chicago, Illinois USA
Komatsu LAV Model Kit (1/35 Tamiya) Roy Kinsella - Dublin, Ireland