As the latest Japanese armored vehicle, Type-96 was first produced in late 1995 and type standardized in 1996. It is a basic armored vehicle with medium armor for an APC. There is a hatch on the front right deck for the driver, a cupola behind the driver"s hatch with a weapon mount, four large hatches on the rear deck, and a rear door for troop entry. This plastic model kit is an accurate representation of the military vehicle.