The first prototype of a new eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC) for use by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has been developed to help defeat an invasion of any in a string of Japanese held islands in the East China Sea coveted by China.
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The prototype of the recently unveiled “Wheeled Armored Vehicle (Improved)” will be the forerunner of a new class of infantry fighting vehicles that will replace the Type 96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier in service with the JGSDF since 1996.
Both wheeled APCs look alike to the untrained eye but it’s “under the hood” where the superiority of the new APC lies.
Japan’s Ministry of Defense said the new APC will feature improved protection against a variety of modern threats such as RPGs and IEDs (improvised explosive devices). The new machine will also be fitted with a more powerful engine and a strengthened suspension to cope with the increased weight and payloads.
