MilitaryType 87 Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The Type 87 Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun is a Japanese air defense weapon system. It is designed to protect ground forces from aerial threats using twin 35mm Oerlikon KDA autocannons.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Introduced | 1987 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 50 km/h |
| Range | 300 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 44 t |
History
Based on the hull of the Type 74 tank, it was developed to replace the M42 Duster in JGSDF service.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 110 | confirmed |
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