Type 74 105 mm self-propelled howitzer

is an armored artillery vehicle used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).Chant, Christopher. A Compendium of Armaments and Military Hardware, p. 76; Jane's Armour and Artillery 2008,  Type 74 105 mm self-propelled howitzer (Japan), Self-propelled guns and howitzers (tracked) ; retrieved 2012-2-22.

History
Komatsu developed the chassis; and Japan Steel Works made the turret.ArmyGuide, "Type 74 self-propelled howitzer"; retrieved 2012-2-22. 

The howitzer was accepted for service or "standardised" in 1974.

Type 74s are used by the 2nd Artillery Regiment at Asahikawa, Hokkaido.

 Related pages 
 Artillery of Japan
 List of howitzers

 References 

Other websites

 OnWar.com, Type 74 

Category:Japanese weapons
Category:Howitzers