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Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle is a armoured vehicle , originating in Japan. It was built by Komatsu. Reported operators include Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
Chemical, radiological, and nuclear reconnaissance vehicle
Japan
1987–…
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Technical Research and Development Institute
Komatsu
Type 82 Command and Communication Vehicle
1987 –2009
47
14.1 t (13.9 long tons; 15.5 short tons)
6.10 m (20.0 ft)
2.48 m (8 ft 2 in)
2.38 m (7 ft 10 in)
4
12.7 mm M2HB machine gun
Isuzu 10PBI 4-stroke V10 liquid-cooled diesel 305 hp (227 kW) (2,700 rpm)
21.63 hp/t (16.13 kW/t)
6×6
500 km (310 mi)
95 km/h (59 mph)
The Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle ( 化学防護車 , Kagaku-bougo-sha ) is an armoured vehicle , which is used for detecting chemical, radiological, and nuclear hazards.
The Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle ( 化学防護車 , Kagaku-bougo-sha ) is an armoured vehicle , which is used for detecting chemical, radiological, and nuclear hazards. The vehicle is built by Komatsu and it is a derivative of the Type 82 Command and Communication Vehicle . The Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle entered service in 1987 in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force , which received 47 vehicles of this type .
The Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle is not designed for direct combat, which is why it only carries armament for self-defence. For that purpose, the vehicle has a 12.7 mm M2HB machine gun with 500 rounds of ammunition.
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| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | 4 people | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 1 Oct 2026 | 4 people | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 1 Oct 2026 | 4 people | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 1 Oct 2026 | 4 people | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
JapanGround Self-Defense Force exact named equipment holdings: Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle. Active, operational-reserve and training units excluding equipment in store; November 2025 IISS assessment. Named service only; no parent-force or national total inferred. Source role: NBC VEHICLES / NBC VEHICLES. Original estimates, ranges, reporting names, reserve, lease and employment scopes retained; nested included counts are not added. Missile-system quantities mean launchers, not rounds. No readiness, crew, carried weapon, payload, factory-production or future order count inherited.
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