MilitaryType 66 howitzer
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The Type 66 is a 152 mm towed howitzer used by the People's Liberation Army of China. The gun system is developed from the Soviet D-20 towed artillery. In addition to conventional shells the gun is capable of firing Type MP-152 rocket-assisted projectiles. In some cases a gun-shield is fitted but this is not universal.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Introduced | 1979 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 5.72 t |
| Length | 8.69 m |
| Range | 17.23 km |
| Crew | 12 |
| Caliber | 152.4 mm |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | 500 | confirmed |
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