Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle

The Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (化学防護車) is an armoured vehicle that entered service with Japan in 1987, manufactured by Komatsu. It investigates and measures radiation and contamination conditions in situations where nuclear or chemical weapons have been used. Developed by redesigning the Type 82 Command and Communication Vehicle, it was officially adopted in 1987.

History
By 2009, more than 30 vehicles have been produced, mainly deployed in chemical departments such as the Central Special Weapon Protection Corps (Omiya Garrison), Special Weapon Protection Corps and Chemical Protection Platoon in each division and brigade. Procurement price was listed at approximately 200 million yen in 2009.