Type 96 15cm Howitzer

Introduced Year : 1937

Caliber : 149.1 mm

Barrel Length : 3.523 m

EL Angle of Fire : -5 to +65 Degrees

AZ Angle of Fire : 30 Degrees

Shell Weight : 31.3 Kg

Muzzle Velocity : 540 m/sec

Weight : 4.14 ton

Range : 11,900 m

Production Qty : 440

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Type 96 is the modern Howitzer drawn by a tractor. It was first used in the Sino-Japanese War and was hightly praised from the users. Type 96 was used as the main howitzer of the IJA heavy artillery units until the end of WWII.