About
Howa Machinery Company Ltd (豊和工業株式会社 Howa Kogyo Kabushiki-Gaisha) is a Japanese machinery manufacturer. The company is known internationally for their production of military and civilian firearms. Japan currently produces Howa small arms for the JSDF and law enforcement.
Specifications
Founded: 1907
Country: Japan
Products: Assault Rifles, Bolt Action Rifles, Grenade Launcher, Anti-Tank Rifle
Guns
Semi-Auto Rifle
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Howa AR-180 |
5.56x45mm NATO |
20, 30+1 |
19?? - ???? |
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Howa M300 |
.30 Carbine |
5 |
1960 - 1996 |
NM300 |
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Assault Rifles
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Howa Type 64 |
7.62x51 mm Japanese Service |
20+1 |
1964 - Present |
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Howa Type 89 |
5.56x45mm Japanese Service |
20, 30+1 |
1989 - Present |
Type 89-F, Type 89 Para, Type 89R |
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Recoilless Rifle
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Howa 84RR |
84×246 mm R |
Hinged breech |
? - Present |
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200px
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Mortar
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L16 Mortar |
81 mm |
1 |
1980s - Present |
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