Type 24 AWCV
24式装輪装甲戦闘車
Overview
Type 24 AWCV
Right side view of a Japanese Type 24 Armored Wheeled Combat Vehicle in the field.
Source: Japan MOD -
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Origin
Japan
Type
Infantry fighting vehicle
Entered service
2026 (estimate)
Status
On order
Development
2010 - 2024
Developer
Japan
Production
2024 - Present
Producer
Japan
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Unit cost
1.1 billion yen in 2025
Number produced
1 prototype funded in 2019
42 produced or on order by 2025
150 - 232 planned as of 2026
42 produced or on order by 2025
150 - 232 planned as of 2026
Designations
Type 24
AWCW / Armored Wheeled Combat Vehicle
24式装輪装甲戦闘車
CTWV / Common Tactical Wheeled Vehicle
AWCW / Armored Wheeled Combat Vehicle
24式装輪装甲戦闘車
CTWV / Common Tactical Wheeled Vehicle
Notable users
Japan
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JGSDF
Details
Facts
Type 24 AWCV
General
Origin
Japan
Type
Infantry combat vehicle
Crew
3 + 8 (commander, driver, gunner, 8 dismounts)
Dimensions
Weight
26 - 28 t (estimate)
Length
8.1 m
Width
3.0 m
Height
2.9 m
Main armament
Type
30mm Bushmaster II autocannon
Mount
Main gun in turret
Ammunition
360 rounds in total
Elevation
-10° to +45°, powered
Traverse
360°, powered
Stabilizer
Yes, both axis
Coaxial armament
Type
7.62mm EX-34 chain gun
Mount
Coaxial with main armament
Ammunition
2.000 rounds in total
Traverse
Traverse and elevation as main armament
Stabilizer
Yes, both axis
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 8 wheels
Steering
Four front wheels
Automotive
Engine type
11.3 liter 4-cylinder water-cooled turbo diesel
Power output
570 hp at 2.100 rpm
Mobility
Speed
100 km/h on road
Range
400 km
Power to weight ratio
20.3 - 21.9 hp/t
Protection
Protection level
Rated vs 20mm or 30mm autocannon rounds over frontal arc
Rated vs 12.7mm rounds from the sides
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
2x4 smoke grenade dischargers
Equipment
Night vision
Yes
Fire control
Digital fire control system
Radio
Yes
Armament
30mm Bushmaster II
Main armament is the Bushmaster II autocannon.
7.62mm Mk. 52
A 7.62mm Mk. 52 chain gun is mounted as a coaxial weapon.
Family of vehicles
Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle
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Type 24 MM
Self-propelled mortar variant based on the same chassis. Features large rear hatches with a pedestal mounted 120mm 2R2M rifled mortar.
Type 25 RCV
The Type 25 Reconnaissance Combat Vehicle is a dedicated recon vehicle that looks similar to the Type 24 AWCV. It can be identified by the rear mounted optronic mast and SATCOM dome.