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Mitsubishi Type 73 light truck
| Mitsubishi Type 73 light truck Kyū | |
|---|---|
 A JGSDF Mitsubishi Type 73 light truck Kyū with a rear-mounted Sumitomo M2 heavy machine gun in an anti-personnel role | |
| Type | Mid-size off road vehicle |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1973–1997 |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Produced | 1973–1997 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,450 kg (3,197 lb) |
| Length | 3,750 mm (147.6 in) |
| Width | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) |
| Height | 1,950 mm (76.8 in) |
| Engine | Water-cooled 4-cycle, 4-cylinder Gasoline: 2.2l JH4, 2.3l KE47 Diesel 2.7l 4DR5 (naturally-aspirated & turbocharged), 4DR6 (direct injection, turbocharged) |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
The Mitsubishi Type 73 light truck (73式小型トラック, 73-shiki kogata torakku) is a series of military light trucks that are used as mini SUVs in the JSDF. They have been under production by Mitsubishi Motors since 1973. In JSDF service, it is officially known as the 1/2 Ton Truck.[1][2]
They are powered by Mitsubishi-made 4-cylinder diesel engines with a total of 123 horsepower.[3]
- ^ This JSDF name designation is used only for the Mitsubishi Type 73 light truck Shin only.
- ^ "1/2t トラック" (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
- ^ "Type 73 Kogata". Military Today. Archived from the original on 2013-06-15. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
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