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Type 99 SP Howitzer  
GENERAL INFORMATION
Designations Type 99 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer(s) Mitsubishi and Japan Steel
Status In production. In service with Japan
Production Period 1999-present Production Quantity 10+
Type SPA Crew 4
Length, overall 11.3m Length, hull n/a
Width, overall 3.2m Height, overall 4.3m
Combat Weight 40000kg Unloaded Weight n/a
Radio, external n/a Communication, crew n/a
FIREPOWER
Main Armament 155mm howitzer Ammunition Carried n/a
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 passive Auto-Loader probable
Secondary Armament 12.7mm M2 MG (AA) Ammunition Carried
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  • MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
    Engine diesel Transmission n/a
    Horsepower n/a Suspension n/a
    Power/Weight Ratio n/a Track Width n/a
    Speed, on road 50km/h Track Ground Contact n/a
    Fuel Capacity n/a Ground Pressure n/a
    Range, on road n/a Gradient n/a
    Fuel Consumption n/a Vertical Obstacle n/a
    Turning Radius n/a Trench Crossing n/a
    Ground Clearance n/a Fording n/a
    SURVIVABILITY FEATURES
    Smoke Laying n/a NBC Protection yes
    Armor Details n/a
    TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
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    REFERENCES
    JAA03
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