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Type 75 SP Howitzer |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Type 75 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Mitsubishi and Japan Steel |
| Status |
Production completed. In service with Japan. |
| Production Period |
1975-1988 |
Production Quantity |
201 |
| Type |
SPA |
Crew |
6 |
| Length, overall |
7.8m |
Length, hull |
6.6m |
| Width, overall |
3.1m |
Height, overall |
2.5+ m |
| Combat Weight |
25300kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
155mm L30 howitzer |
Ammunition Carried |
28x155mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+65/-5 |
| Traverse Rate |
12/s |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
no |
| Secondary Armament |
12.7 mm M2 MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
1000x12.7mm |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Mitsubishi 6ZF 2-cycles 6-cylinder air-cooled diesel |
Transmission |
manual (4 forward, 1 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
450hp at 2000rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
17.8hp/t |
Track Width |
50.0cm |
| Speed, on road |
47km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
520cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
650 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.64kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
300km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
2.1 litres/km |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.7m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
2.5m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.4m |
Fording |
1.3m |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
none |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
All-welded aluminium. |
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