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122mm Type-54 (M-1938) TOWED

Artillery Systemconfirmed

122mm Type-54 (M-1938) TOWED

The Type 54 is the Chinese licence-built version of the Soviet 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30), a towed field howitzer that entered Soviet service in 1939 and was produced in very large numbers. China manufactured it as the Type 54 and it remains in reserve or service with several armies, including Pakistan's.

Specifications

TypeArtillery System
OriginChina
ManufacturerNorinco
Introduced1939
StatusIn service
Length5.9 m
Range12 km
Crew8
Caliber121.92 mm

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
China4,700confirmed
Russia50confirmed
Pakistan490confirmed
Iran100confirmed

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