Type 25 RCV
25式偵察警戒車
Overview
Type 25 RCV
A Japanese Type 25 Reconnaissance Combat Vehicle seen during a public demonstration in 2025.
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24 produced or on order by 2026
Requirement for 120 vehicles in 2026
Type 25
RCV / Reconnaissance Combat Vehicle
CTWV / Common Tactical Wheeled Vehicle
Details
Media
Type 25 RCV
Left side view of a Japanese Type 25 Reconnaissance Combat Vehicle seen during a public demonstration in 2025.
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Type 25 RCV
Rear view of a Japanese Type 25 Reconnaissance Combat Vehicle seen during a public demonstration in 2025.
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Type 25 RCV
Frontal view of a Japanese Type 25 Reconnaissance Combat Vehicle with sensor mast in raised position as seen in 2025.
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Armament
30mm Bushmaster II
Main armament is the 30mm Bushmaster II autocannon.
7.62mm Mk. 52
A 7.62mm Mk. 52 chain gun is mounted as a coaxial weapon.
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