Description:
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Type 87, also known as Sukaishuta, is an armored, self-propelled anti-aircraft gun system based on Type 74's tracked chassis. The system is intended to provide short-range air defense against low altitude airborne targets such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries provided the chassis while Japan Steel Works is responsible for the twin L90 35mm coaxial anti-aircraft cannons. The JGSDF has fielded 52 Type 87 anti-aircraft gun systems at division level.
The Type 87 gun system comprises two cooled 35mm cannons mounted side by side on a rotating turret. The surveillance and tracking radars are also placed at the turret as well as the cannon's ammunition fed system, and the digital computer-based fire control system. The Type 87's armored chassis provides protection against small- to medium-caliber firearms and artillery shells. Externally, Japan's Type 87 looks like the German Army's Gepard mobile anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) system.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 3
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 35 mm
Dimensions: Height 4.4 m, Length 8.0 m, Width 3.2 m
Weights: Max Weight 38,000 kg (83,774 lb)
Performance: Top Speed 53 kph (33 mph)
Power: Power 720 hp
Type 87 - Contracts, Orders & Sales
Operators
Japan / 52
As of
Holdings
2007
52 (+ 78 gun-side ammunition vehicle)
2006
52 (+ 78 gun-side ammunition vehicle)
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Notes (*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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