Type 99 155 mm Self-propelled howitzer
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The is a self-propelled howitzer of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, which was developed as successor of the Type 75 155 mm Self-propelled howitzer
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The Type 99 uses a modified chassis from the Mitsubishi Type 89 IFV
, lengthened with an additional road wheel. The Type 99 uses a 52 caliber barrel compared to the 39 caliber barrel on the Type 75 self-propelled howitzer.
Secondary armament of the Type 99 consists of a roof-mounted 12.7-mm machine gun, fitted with a shield.
Armor of the Type 99 provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.
Vehicle is powered by a diesel engine, developing 600 horsepower. A traveling lock is provided at the front of the hull. It folds back onto the glacis plate when not in use.
The Type 99 self-propelled howitzer is resupplied from the Type 99 ammunition resupply vehicle.
Type 75 155 mm Self-propelled howitzer
The is an armored artillery vehicle in the exclusive use of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. Self-propelled howitzers are employed to provide mobile heavy fire support to army units in the field....
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Overview
Research and development was started from 1985 as a successor for the older Type 75 self-propelled 155mm howitzer. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. was the primary contractor, and developed the main gun and the turret.The Type 99 uses a modified chassis from the Mitsubishi Type 89 IFV
Mitsubishi Type 89 IFV
The is a Japanese infantry fighting vehicle that entered service with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in 1989. The vehicle was adopted at a low rate with 58 vehicles in service , with a total of 70 produced by 2005...
, lengthened with an additional road wheel. The Type 99 uses a 52 caliber barrel compared to the 39 caliber barrel on the Type 75 self-propelled howitzer.
Secondary armament of the Type 99 consists of a roof-mounted 12.7-mm machine gun, fitted with a shield.
Armor of the Type 99 provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.
Vehicle is powered by a diesel engine, developing 600 horsepower. A traveling lock is provided at the front of the hull. It folds back onto the glacis plate when not in use.
The Type 99 self-propelled howitzer is resupplied from the Type 99 ammunition resupply vehicle.
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