As the latest Japanese armored vehicle, Type-96 was first produced in late 1995 and type standardized in 1996. It is a basic armored vehicle with medium armor for an APC. There is a hatch on the front right deck for the driver, a cupola behind the driver's hatch with a weapon mount, four large hatches on the rear deck, and a rear door for troop entry. Two watch ports are on each side of the passenger compartment.The cupola-mounted weapon can be aimed and fired with the vehicle buttoned up. Type-96 WAPC mainly intended for transport of ground troops, in addition to 2 crew members, the Armored Transport Vehicle accommodates 8 troops. Item No 01557 Item Name JGSDF Type 96 WAPC Bar Code 9580208015576 Scale 1:35 Item Type Static Armor Model Brief Length: 199.8mm Width:80.62 mm Total Parts 381pcs Metal Parts Rail chain Photo Etched Parts 1piece Film Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 5 sprues, Lower hull , Upper hull and 8 tires Paint Schemes JGSDF Type 96 WAPC Released Date 2010-07 More Features " - Multi-directional slide moulded lower hull&upper hull - The crew entry door can be fixed in the open or closed position. - Rubber tyres w/fine"