Type 99 155 mm self-propelled howitzer

is a self-propelled howitzer of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JSDF).GlobalSecurity.org,  Type 99 155mm HSP (Self-Propelled Howitzer); retrieved 2012-2-17.

Overview
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. was the primary contractor, developing the main gun and the turret. The vehicle is powered by a diesel engine.

Type 99s are supplementary to the Type 75 155 mm self-propelled howitzer.Jane's Armour and Artillery 2008, Type 75 155 mm self-propelled howitzer (Japan), Self-propelled guns and howitzers (tracked) ; retrieved 2012-2-17.

In a period of planned force reduction, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) planning calls for additional Type 99s.

Related pages 
 Artillery of Japan
 List of howitzers

References

Category:Japanese weapons
Category:Howitzers