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Type 96

Total Production: 24

Also Known As
Gottohanma

Origin
Japan

Contractor/s
Hitachi
Howa Machinery

Description: The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Type 96, also known as Gottohanma, is a 120mm mortar carrier vehicle based on a tracked chassis. It is powered by an eight-cylinder air-cooled two-cycle diesel engine developing 411-hp and allowing a top speed of 50 kph on road. It is equipped with the RT 120 120mm mortar and one M2 12.7mm machine gun for self-defense purpose. The JGSDF deployed the Type 96 self-propelled mortar within field artillery units.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 5

Guns: Main Gun Caliber 120 mm

Dimensions: Ground Clearance 400 mm, Height 3.0 m, Length 6.7 m, Width 3.0 m

Weights: Max Weight 23,500 kg (51,808 lb)

Performance: Max Range 300 km (162 nm), Top Speed 50 kph (31 mph)

Power: Power 411 hp

Type 96 - Contracts, Orders & Sales

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Type 96 self-propelled 120mm mortar
Items: 2

Operators

Japan / 24

As of	Holdings
2006	24

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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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Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008

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