The Mitsubishi Type 89 IFV (三菱89式装甲戦闘車, Mitsubishi 89-shiki sōkō-sentō-sha) (89 FV) is a Japanese infantry fighting vehicle that entered service with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in 1989. There were 58 vehicles in service as of 1999 and a total of 120 produced by 2014 with 300 planned.

Currently used by the JGSDF, the JMSDF, Japan National Defense Academy cadets, and JASDF Air Rescue Wings Pararescuemen. Second domestically designed pattern. Made from 50% cotton/50% vinylon or 70% vinylon/30% cotton. The earlier model had anti-IR/flame-resistant fabric, but the latter lacks the feature.

89式装甲戦闘車 （はちきゅうしきそうこうせんとうしゃ、 Type 89 armored combat vehicle）は、 日本 の 陸上自衛隊 が運用する 歩兵戦闘車 （IFV）である [1][2]。 防衛省 は略称を 89FV （Fighting Vehicle）、広報向け愛称を ライトタイガー[4] としているが、部隊内では FV とも呼ばれる。 陸上自衛隊 が運用し、不整地でも高速な 戦車 に随伴する 装甲兵員輸送車 に 武装 と 装甲 を施した 車両 として開発された、 日本 初の 歩兵戦闘車 である [2]。

The 三菱89式装甲戦闘車 Mitsubishi 89-shiki sōkō-sentō-sha is the first and only JSDGF infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). It was required as a Japanese version of the American Bradley, but other European vehicles like the German Puma were also considered.

2024年1月19日 · The Type 89 IFV firing its cannon (photo: JGSDF) Still, the Type 89 is a standard IFV commonly seen in western countries, with a 35mm cannon and two Type 79 anti-tank missiles capable of defeating not only enemy tanks, but also landing crafts as well.

The Type 89 IFV (89式装甲戦闘車) entered service with the JSDF in 1989. It supplements the APCs that preceded it, such as the Type 60 APC, Type 73 APC and other wheeled APCs, which were vulnerable without tank support. The Type 89 IFV was developed from 1980 to 1989, when it was officially adopted.

The Type 89 Infantry Fighting Vehicle is the only tracked IFV in service with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force. Due to Japanese policy on not exporting military technology, the vehicle has not been offered for export, despite being a very capable IFV, which has driven the vehicles manufacturing price up.

The Type 89 is the JGSDF's only true Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). It entered service in 1989 and is armed with a Oerlikon Contraves 35 millimeter KDE cannon. The Type 99 self-propelled howitzer entered service in 1999 as a successor to the aging Type 75. The SPH is armed with a 155mm L52 howitzer from Japan Steel Works (JSW).

The Type 89 IFV was introduced in Update 1.85 "Supersonic". It can engage various targets with its Oerlikon KDE (35 mm) and its heavy Type 79 Jyu-MAT missiles. It is best suited for hit-and-run tactics, using its speed and smoke grenades to avoid direct fire and attack the weaker sides of enemy armour with APDS rounds.

The Type 89 is the JGSDF’s only true Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). It entered service in 1989 and is armed with a Oerlikon Contraves 35 millimeter KDE cannon. The Type 99 self-propelled howitzer entered service in 1999 as a successor to the aging Type 75.