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Type-99

Artillery Systemconfirmed

Type-99

The Type 99 155 mm self-propelled howitzer (99式自走155mm榴弾砲, kyuu-kyuu-shiki-jisou-155mm-ryuudan-hou) is a 155 mm self-propelled howitzer of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, which was developed as the successor to the Type 75 155 mm self-propelled howitzer. Procurement of the Type 99 began in 1999 and the last vehicle was delivered in 2022. With a lower number built than the self-propelled howitzer it replaced, the Type 99 continues to serve alongside an increasing number of newer Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers.

Specifications

TypeArtillery System
OriginJapan
ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy Industries (hull), Japan Steel Works (gun, turret)
Introduced1999
StatusIn service
Weight40 t
Length11.3 m
Speed49.6 km/h
Range300 km
Crew4
Caliber155 mm
Main armament155 mm/L52 howitzer gun

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Japan136confirmed

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