Type-99
Artillery Systemconfirmed
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
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (hull), Japan Steel Works (gun, turret) |
| Introduced | 1999 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 40 t |
| Length | 11.3 m |
| Speed | 49.6 km/h |
| Range | 300 km |
| Crew | 4 |
| Caliber | 155 mm |
| Main armament | 155 mm/L52 howitzer gun |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 136 | confirmed |
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