Type 75 155 mm self-propelled howitzer

Type 75 on the training ground Higashichitose

The Type 75 (Japanese 75式 自 走155mmりゅう 弾 砲, 75 - shiki Jiso 155mm ryūdanhō, dt "Type -75 self-propelled 155mm artillery ") is a self-propelled howitzer of the Japanese ground self-defense forces. The Type 75 howitzer was developed simultaneously with the Type 74 main battle tanks and used some of the same components. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries developed the tub while Japan Steel Works was in charge of weapon and tower. 1971/72, two prototypes were completed with different charging systems. Tests were carried out in 1973/74, in October 1975, the weapon system was put into service. The howitzer has with standard ammunition a range of 19 km, with rocket - propelled grenades are 24 km reach.

2001 there were still 201 pieces into service, they will be replaced over time by the more modern Type 99 howitzer.

Specifications

Weapon

  • Indicative range: -5 ° to 65 ° x 360 °
  • MG 1000 rounds ammunition
  • 28 grenades

Mobility

  • Maximum slope: 60%
  • 0.7 meter steeplechase
  • 2.5 wide trenches
  • 1.3 meters Fording
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