Type 74 105 mm self-propelled howitzer

type of self-propelled howitzer

Type 74 105 mm self-propelled howitzer (74式自走105mm榴弾砲, nana-shi-shiki-jisou-105mm-ryuudan-hou) is an armored artillery vehicle used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).[1]

Type 74 105 mm self-propelled howitzer
Type 74 105 mm self-propelled howitzer
TypeSelf-propelled howitzer
Place of originJapan
Service history
In service1975 - present
Used byJapan
Production history
Designed1969-1974
Produced1975-1978
No. built20
Specifications
Mass16,500 kilograms (16.2 long tons; 18.2 short tons)
Length5.8 metres (20 ft)
Width2.9 metres (9 ft 6 in)
Height2.39 metres (7 ft 10 in)
Crew4

Shellseparate-loading
Caliber105 millimetres (4.1 in)
Traverse360°
Muzzle velocity645 m/s (2,120 ft/s)
Maximum firing range14.5 kilometres (9 mi)

Armoraluminum
Main
armament
1x 105 mm JSW howitzer
Secondary
armament
1x 12.7 mm M-2HB machine gun
EngineMitsubishi 4ZF 4-cylinder diesel
300 brake horsepower (220 kW)
Power/weight18.4 hp/t
Transmissionmanual
Suspensiontorsion bar
Ground clearance40 centimetres (16 in)
Fuel capacity410 litres (110 US gal)
Operational
range
300 km (185 mi)
Maximum speed 50 kilometres per hour (31 mph)

History

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Komatsu developed the chassis; and Japan Steel Works made the turret.[2]

The howitzer was accepted for service or "standardised" in 1974.[2]

Type 74s are used by the 2nd Artillery Regiment at Asahikawa, Hokkaido.[2]

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References

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  1. Chant, Christopher. A Compendium of Armaments and Military Hardware, p. 76; Jane's Armour and Artillery 2008, Type 74 105 mm self-propelled howitzer (Japan), Self-propelled guns and howitzers (tracked) Archived 2012-04-26 at the Wayback Machine; retrieved 2012-2-22.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 ArmyGuide, "Type 74 self-propelled howitzer"; retrieved 2012-2-22.

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