Tamiya 1/35 Japan Ground Self Defense 16 Model Kit

The Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle is the JGSDF's wheeled 8x8 fire support vehicle, entering service in 2016. Armed with a 105mm rifled gun capable of firing APFSDS rounds, the 26-ton Type 16 combines MBT-level firepower with strategic mobility — it can deploy on Japan's highway network at 100 km/h and be airlifted by C-2 transport. Designed for rapid response to island defense scenarios, it represents Japan's shift toward mobile, deployable forces. Tamiya's 1/35 kit captures the angular, modern design with full suspension detail.