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Type 74 SP Howitzer |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Type 74 105mm Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Komatsu and Japan Steel |
| Status |
Production completed. In service with Japan. |
| Production Period |
1975-1978 |
Production Quantity |
20 |
| Type |
SPA (T) |
Crew |
4 |
| Length, overall |
5.78 m |
Length, hull |
n/a |
| Width, overall |
2.87 m |
Height, overall |
3.20 m |
| Combat Weight |
16.300 kg |
Unloaded Weight |
13.300 kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
105mm howitzer |
Ammunition Carried |
30x105mm |
| Gun Traverse |
n/a |
Elevation/Depression |
n/a |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
n/a |
| Secondary Armament |
12.7 mm M2 MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
about 500x12.7mm |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Type 4ZF 2-stoke air-cooled V-4 diesel |
Transmission |
manual |
| Horsepower |
300hp at 2000rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
18.4hp/t |
Track Width |
n/a |
| Speed, on road |
50 km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
n/a |
| Fuel Capacity |
410 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.60kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
300 km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.7 m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
2.1 m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.40 m |
Fording |
1.3 m (1) |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
n/a |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
All-welded armored hull. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Amphibious with screen erected. |
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