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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is an upgraded version of the Type 81 Surface-to-Air Missile (81式短距離地対空誘導弾) or Tan-SAM (''短SAM'', lit. short range SAM), a Japanese developed surface-to-air missile currently in service with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The development of the Tan-SAM Kai started in 1989 as a intermediate SAM missile was needed between the short-range FIM-92 Stinger & the MIM-23 Hawk missile system, and the upgraded system was designated as SAM-1C (shorten as ''Tan-SAM Kai 短SAM改''; lit. modified short-range SAM) in 1995. The Tan-SAM missile has a new phased array active radar seeker that can receive mid-course guidance updates from the Fire Control Systems vehicle. This enhances the missile's range to 14 kilometres, but also increases its weight to 105 kilograms. The missile also has a new smokeless motor with better thrust, replacing the old one. The Fire Control Systems vehicle has a thermal imager to operate better in an ECM-heavy environment.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is an upgraded version of the Type 81 Surface-to-Air Missile (81式短距離地対空誘導弾) or Tan-SAM (短SAM), a Japanese developed surface-to-air missile currently in service with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The development of the Tan-SAM Kai started in 1989 as a intermediate SAM missile was needed between the short-range FIM-92 Stinger & the MIM-23 Hawk missile system, and the upgraded system was designated as SAM-1C in 1995. The Tan-SAM missile has a new phased array active radar seeker that can receive mid-course guidance updates from the Fire Control Systems vehicle. This enhances the missile's range to 14 kilometers, but also increases its weight to 105 kilograms. The missile also has a new smokeless motor with better thrust, replacing the old one. The Fire Control Systems vehicle has a thermal imager to operate better in an ECM-heavy environment.
  
 
It was introduced in [[Update "Kings of Battle"]]. The Type 81C can be considered the bigger brother of the [[Type 93]], offering bigger, meaner, and larger both vehicle and missiles. While it's larger, the missile itself still offers great missile guidance with a maximum overload of 35 G, 955 m/s on top of a visual guidance mode which will further increase its hit probability against IRCM/ECM jammers present on high-end helicopters. One problem the Type 81 retains from the Type 93 is the lack of radar, while it offers a thermal camera making the visual spotting of aircraft easier, it still requires situational awareness to find to targets.
 
It was introduced in [[Update "Kings of Battle"]]. The Type 81C can be considered the bigger brother of the [[Type 93]], offering bigger, meaner, and larger both vehicle and missiles. While it's larger, the missile itself still offers great missile guidance with a maximum overload of 35 G, 955 m/s on top of a visual guidance mode which will further increase its hit probability against IRCM/ECM jammers present on high-end helicopters. One problem the Type 81 retains from the Type 93 is the lack of radar, while it offers a thermal camera making the visual spotting of aircraft easier, it still requires situational awareness to find to targets.
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{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 
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The Tan-SAM Kai utilizes a modified chassis of the '''Isuzu Type 73 large truck''' (2nd revision, SWS-475; now '''3 1/2 ton truck'''); as such, its protection is only rated for rifle-calibre bullets. It is made up of 5 mm structural steel all around: for most operational needs, Tan-SAM Kais are deployed near infrastructure and at the rear of battlefields as air-defense system alongside its radar-guidance truck, thus they are not rated for the most heated battlefields, especially the frontlines. Any projectiles or shrapnel can cause extensive damage to either the crews, powerplant, or missile launcher, leading to knock-out of the vehicle.
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''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''
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To make the situation worse, Tan-SAM Kai only has two crew members, the driver and weapon operator (gunner), meaning that any knocked out crew results in the disablement of the vehicle. Thus never, ever have any enemy get the chance to land a salvo of bullets upon Tan-SAM Kai, let alone cannon shells.
 
  
 
'''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
 
'''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
 
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| Cupola || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm
 
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'''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
 
'''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
 
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=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
 
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At the 2nd revision of Type 73 truck (SWS-475), the truck is fitted with an Isuzu 8PE1 V8 diesel engine with 286 hp output; while the transmission can make sure it can go 90 km/h, beware not to over-extend due to its inferior reverse speed (-12 km/h).
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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{{main|Type 81 SAM-1C}}
 
{{main|Type 81 SAM-1C}}
  
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As the SAM-1 was developed in 1966 by Toshiba, the JGSDF and JASDF decided to upgrade the missile with a new IR/TV tracker in 1989; the new missile was certified in 1994. To differentiate between radar-homing and optical tracking variants, the version in-game is the optical tracking variant with a transparent probe for tracking; thanks to its high overload and optical tracking that doesn't trigger RWR, it makes enemy players struggle to evade the missile at its all-aspect firing radius, use different tracking principle (IR and optical tracking) according to the target's countermeasures.
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''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''
  
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The Type 81 (C) is a missile launcher mounted on an Isuzu truck that best operates from a safe distance away from the frontlines. It is not designed for any heated battlefield where shells and bullets fly, especially due to its nature of being a SPAA based on a Isuzu logistics truck. It is never a good idea to drive straight into the battlefield in a truck with non-existing protection; the rule of thumb for Tan-SAM Kai is fairly simple - don't get spotted until air threats begin to appear.
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The Type 81 (C) is a missile launcher mounted on an Isuzu truck that operates from a safe distance behind the front lines. It is not designed for direct combat, but rather for launching powerful missiles at aerial targets. The truck is large and vulnerable, so it should avoid enemy fire by staying in cover or hiding at the edge of the map. The Type 81 (C) has a longer range than the Type 93, but it still benefits from closing the gap to the air threats. To fire a missile, the truck must come to a full stop and wait for 4 seconds to activate the missile. The truck does not have a radar, so it must rely on manual spotting of the targets. The Type 81 (C) has an advantage over some enemies that use IRCM, such as Kamov and Mi-24 helicopters, because it can track them visually without depending on their IR signature (which can be jammed or flared). However, the visual tracking has a shorter range than the IR tracking, so the launcher may lose lock or fail to lock on some targets depending if it uses only visual, only IR or auto mode. It should be worthy to note that the Type 81 (C) can lose IRST tracking on fast flying aircraft and helicopters that fly through inclement weather, typically in stormy and cloudy maps.
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Like most missile systems using IR seeker in game, due to the warm-up time for its probe, it will take around 4 seconds to "warm up" the missiles before it can begin to launch against aerial targets. The missiles are extremely potent, featuring great flight characteristics and a relatively large warhead. Any jets that appear within the visual range of the launcher can be easily dealt with thanks to the overall high overload of the missile: enemy jets will have a hard time evading even with flares.
 
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While it is highly effective against fixed wing threats, where the Tan-SAM Kai shines is in its ability to target helicopters, particularly those with heat-signature reducing technology such as IRCM and HIRSS, using its missiles' TV/IR dual mode seeker. The Tan-SAM can easily swat helicopters from the sky, from reasonable engagement ranges unlike similar SAM systems that use IR missiles. Their only hope for survival is to physically obstruct the missile and its seeker, such as hiding behind trees and terrain, or to remain particularly far from the battlefield, significantly reducing their efficiency.
 
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However, visual tracking has a shorter range than IR tracking, so the launcher may lose lock or fail to lock on some targets depending if it uses only visual, only IR, or auto mode. It should also be worth noting that the Type 81 (C) can lose optical tracking on fast-flying aircraft and helicopters that fly through inclement weather, typically in stormy and cloudy weather as the optical tracker on the launcher requires clear skies to lock onto any targets.
 
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Overall, Tan-SAM Kai further extends the air-defense range of Japanese tech-tree with a mostly reliable missile system with sufficient mobility to switch launch site (albeit much slower than the [[Type 93]] on a Toyota Mega Cruiser chassis); be sure to take cover or hide the vehicle until air threats begin to approach the battlefield. With the help of teammate's radio calls or the player's own situational awareness, Tan-SAM Kai can make sure enemy flights will be an one-way ticket to their demise.
 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Highly capable fire-and-forget dual-mode (IR/TV) missiles
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* Highly capable fire-and-forget IR/Visual missiles
 
** 35 G max overload
 
** 35 G max overload
 
** 11 km rear aspect - 6 km all-aspect
 
** 11 km rear aspect - 6 km all-aspect
 
** 5 kg explosive warhead
 
** 5 kg explosive warhead
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* Can scout targets
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*Can scout targets
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Only equipped with optical tracker, requires radio calls or very high situational-awareness
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* Lacks radar
 
* Cannot fire missiles on the move
 
* Cannot fire missiles on the move
 
* Visual targeting mode is entirely negated in maps with storm/cloudy weather
 
* Visual targeting mode is entirely negated in maps with storm/cloudy weather
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** Only 2 crew
 
** Only 2 crew
 
** Can be over-pressured by bombs, rockets, missiles
 
** Can be over-pressured by bombs, rockets, missiles
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** Any MG fire is deadly
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** Small caliber MG's can be deadly, even the MG4 (5.56mm)
 
* Missile racks on sides can be snagged on obstacles and obstructions
 
* Missile racks on sides can be snagged on obstacles and obstructions
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* Lesser manoeuvrability than its predecessor due to carrier vehicle selection
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* Slow and sluggish maneuverability
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** Requires a wide turning circle, not suitable for maps with narrow streets or terrain  
  
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== History ==
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=== [[wt:en/news/8529-development-tan-sam-1c-vital-air-defense-en|Devblog]] ===
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=== Devblog History ===
 
In 1966, Japanese engineers began work on developing a new short-range anti-air system capable of intercepting targets beyond fire distance of AA artillery. Furthermore, the new system was envisioned as a modern replacement to dated anti-air systems already in use with the JSDF such as the American M51 Skysweeper and M15A1 SPAAG. In order to fulfill these requirements, the decision was made to mount the missile system onto the Isuzu Type 73 truck chassis.
 
In 1966, Japanese engineers began work on developing a new short-range anti-air system capable of intercepting targets beyond fire distance of AA artillery. Furthermore, the new system was envisioned as a modern replacement to dated anti-air systems already in use with the JSDF such as the American M51 Skysweeper and M15A1 SPAAG. In order to fulfill these requirements, the decision was made to mount the missile system onto the Isuzu Type 73 truck chassis.
  
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With development in full swing, the first prototypes had been constructed by the mid 1970s while field trials followed later in the decade. As the test produced positive results, the new SAM system entered service with the JSDF in 1980 under the designation TAN-SAM-1C "Tan-SAM". However, even after the vehicle entered production, engineers continued tweaking the design, coming up with improved variants by the end of the decade.
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With development in full swing, the first prototypes had been constructed by the mid 1970s while field trials followed later in the decade. As the test produced positive results, the new SAM system entered service with the JSDF in 1980 under the designation TAN-SAM-1C “Tan-SAM”. However, even after the vehicle entered production, engineers continued tweaking the design, coming up with improved variants by the end of the decade.
  
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The TAN-SAM-1C "Tam-SAM Kai" was one of these variants introduced in 1989, featuring not only improved missiles but also an updated vehicle chassis. This variant entered service with the JSDF in 1995 and continued being produced up until 2006. Thanks to its advanced design and continuous improvements, the TAN-SAM-1C remains in service with the JSDF to this day.
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The TAN-SAM-1C “Tam-SAM Kai” was one of these variants introduced in 1989, featuring not only improved missiles but also an updated vehicle chassis. This variant entered service with the JSDF in 1995 and continued being produced up until 2006. Thanks to its advanced design and continuous improvements, the TAN-SAM-1C remains in service with the JSDF to this day.
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
 
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== See also ==
 
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* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 
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== External links ==
 
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* [[wt:en/news/8529-development-tan-sam-1c-vital-air-defense-en|[Devblog] TAN-SAM-1C: Vital Air Defense]]
 
* [[wt:en/news/8529-development-tan-sam-1c-vital-air-defense-en|[Devblog] TAN-SAM-1C: Vital Air Defense]]
  
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Type 81 (C)
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Type 81 (C)

Description

The Type 81 (C) Tan-SAM kai is an upgraded version of the Type 81 Surface-to-Air Missile (81式短距離地対空誘導弾) or Tan-SAM (短SAM), a Japanese developed surface-to-air missile currently in service with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The development of the Tan-SAM Kai started in 1989 as a intermediate SAM missile was needed between the short-range FIM-92 Stinger & the MIM-23 Hawk missile system, and the upgraded system was designated as SAM-1C in 1995. The Tan-SAM missile has a new phased array active radar seeker that can receive mid-course guidance updates from the Fire Control Systems vehicle. This enhances the missile's range to 14 kilometers, but also increases its weight to 105 kilograms. The missile also has a new smokeless motor with better thrust, replacing the old one. The Fire Control Systems vehicle has a thermal imager to operate better in an ECM-heavy environment.

It was introduced in Update "Kings of Battle". The Type 81C can be considered the bigger brother of the Type 93, offering bigger, meaner, and larger both vehicle and missiles. While it's larger, the missile itself still offers great missile guidance with a maximum overload of 35 G, 955 m/s on top of a visual guidance mode which will further increase its hit probability against IRCM/ECM jammers present on high-end helicopters. One problem the Type 81 retains from the Type 93 is the lack of radar, while it offers a thermal camera making the visual spotting of aircraft easier, it still requires situational awareness to find to targets.

General info

Survivability and armour

Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.

Armour type:

Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull ___ mm ___ mm Top
___ mm Bottom 		___ mm ___ - ___ mm
Turret ___ - ___ mm Turret front
___ mm Gun mantlet 		___ - ___ mm ___ - ___ mm ___ - ___ mm
Cupola ___ mm ___ mm ___ mm ___ mm

Notes:

Mobility

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Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade Expression error: Unexpected * operator. _,___ __.__ __.__
Realistic _,___ __.__ __.__

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: Type 81 SAM-1C

Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: {{main|Name of the weapon}}. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.

Type 81 SAM-1C missile Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity (Belt) Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 8 (4) -5°/+85° ±180° - __._ __._ __._ __._ __._ _.__ _.__ _.__ _.__
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Ammunition

Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Range
(m) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Arming
distance (m) 		Trigger
radius (m) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (kg) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
Type 81C SAM 955 10,000 105 1 0.1 0 7 5.4 79° 80° 81°

Ammo racks

Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
2 1 (+1) Yes

Usage in battles

The Type 81 (C) is a missile launcher mounted on an Isuzu truck that operates from a safe distance behind the front lines. It is not designed for direct combat, but rather for launching powerful missiles at aerial targets. The truck is large and vulnerable, so it should avoid enemy fire by staying in cover or hiding at the edge of the map. The Type 81 (C) has a longer range than the Type 93, but it still benefits from closing the gap to the air threats. To fire a missile, the truck must come to a full stop and wait for 4 seconds to activate the missile. The truck does not have a radar, so it must rely on manual spotting of the targets. The Type 81 (C) has an advantage over some enemies that use IRCM, such as Kamov and Mi-24 helicopters, because it can track them visually without depending on their IR signature (which can be jammed or flared). However, the visual tracking has a shorter range than the IR tracking, so the launcher may lose lock or fail to lock on some targets depending if it uses only visual, only IR or auto mode. It should be worthy to note that the Type 81 (C) can lose IRST tracking on fast flying aircraft and helicopters that fly through inclement weather, typically in stormy and cloudy maps.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Highly capable fire-and-forget IR/Visual missiles
    • 35 G max overload
    • 11 km rear aspect - 6 km all-aspect
    • 5 kg explosive warhead
  • Can scout targets

Cons:

  • Lacks radar
  • Cannot fire missiles on the move
  • Visual targeting mode is entirely negated in maps with storm/cloudy weather
    • Cannot lock onto aircraft that pass through clouds
  • Large, unprotected target
    • Only 2 crew
    • Can be over-pressured by bombs, rockets, missiles
    • Small caliber MG's can be deadly, even the MG4 (5.56mm)
  • Missile racks on sides can be snagged on obstacles and obstructions
  • Slow and sluggish maneuverability
    • Requires a wide turning circle, not suitable for maps with narrow streets or terrain

History

Devblog History

In 1966, Japanese engineers began work on developing a new short-range anti-air system capable of intercepting targets beyond fire distance of AA artillery. Furthermore, the new system was envisioned as a modern replacement to dated anti-air systems already in use with the JSDF such as the American M51 Skysweeper and M15A1 SPAAG. In order to fulfill these requirements, the decision was made to mount the missile system onto the Isuzu Type 73 truck chassis.

With development in full swing, the first prototypes had been constructed by the mid 1970s while field trials followed later in the decade. As the test produced positive results, the new SAM system entered service with the JSDF in 1980 under the designation TAN-SAM-1C “Tan-SAM”. However, even after the vehicle entered production, engineers continued tweaking the design, coming up with improved variants by the end of the decade.

The TAN-SAM-1C “Tam-SAM Kai” was one of these variants introduced in 1989, featuring not only improved missiles but also an updated vehicle chassis. This variant entered service with the JSDF in 1995 and continued being produced up until 2006. Thanks to its advanced design and continuous improvements, the TAN-SAM-1C remains in service with the JSDF to this day.

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Japan anti-aircraft vehicles
Ke-Ni Derivatives  Ta-Se · So-Ki
Wheeled  Type 94
Tracked  SUB-I-II
Radar SPAAG  Type 87
Missile SPAA  Type 93 · Type 81 (C)
USA  ▅M16 MGMC · ▅M19A1 · ▅M42

Isuzu Motors, Ltd. (いすゞ自動車株式会社)
SPAA  Type 94
SAM  Type 81 (C)

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