Type-19
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer (19式装輪自走155mmりゅう弾砲, Hitokyuu-shiki-sourin-jisou-155mm-ryuudan-hou) is a Japanese wheeled 155 mm self-propelled howitzer. The vehicle is designed to replace Japan's inventory of FH70 towed howitzers. The Type 19 continues to serve exclusively in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as a more affordable counterpart of the Type 99 155 mm self-propelled howitzer.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Japan Steel Works |
| Introduced | 2020 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 25 t |
| Length | 11.21 m |
| Speed | 90 km/h |
| Range | 800 km |
| Crew | 5 |
| Caliber | 155 mm |
| Main armament | 155 mm/L52 howitzer gun |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 14 | confirmed |
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