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[[Image:type89.jpg|thumb|500px|right|Howa Type 89 in 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:type89.jpg|thumb|500px|right|Howa Type 89 in 5.56x45mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:type89-1.jpg|thumb|500px|right|Type 89-F assault rifle with folding stock for | + | [[Image:type89-1.jpg|thumb|500px|right|Type 89-F assault rifle with folding stock for Paratroopers]] |
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO | Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO | ||
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Type 89 rifle is a select-fire, gas-operated, rotating bolt firearm. The gas action and bolt group is somewhat similar to USA-designed AR-18 rifle, previously manufactured by HOWA uned license from Armalite Co (USA). Type 89 rifle has receiver made from stamped steel, polymer furniture and flip-up aperture rear sights. It also has lightweight folding bipods. Type 89 rifle may fire rifle grenades. | Type 89 rifle is a select-fire, gas-operated, rotating bolt firearm. The gas action and bolt group is somewhat similar to USA-designed AR-18 rifle, previously manufactured by HOWA uned license from Armalite Co (USA). Type 89 rifle has receiver made from stamped steel, polymer furniture and flip-up aperture rear sights. It also has lightweight folding bipods. Type 89 rifle may fire rifle grenades. | ||
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+ | ==The Howa Type 89 can be seen in:== | ||
===Film=== | ===Film=== | ||
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===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
− | * Samourai Commando | + | * JGSDF troops in ''Samourai Commando Mission 1549'' |
===Anime=== | ===Anime=== |
Revision as of 02:03, 11 January 2009
Specifications
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length: 864 mm
Barrel length: 420 mm
Weigth: 3.5 kg unloaded
Magazine capacity: 30 rds
Type 89 rifle was developed by HOWA Machinery Co., Japan, for National Defence Forces of Japan.
Type 89 rifle is a select-fire, gas-operated, rotating bolt firearm. The gas action and bolt group is somewhat similar to USA-designed AR-18 rifle, previously manufactured by HOWA uned license from Armalite Co (USA). Type 89 rifle has receiver made from stamped steel, polymer furniture and flip-up aperture rear sights. It also has lightweight folding bipods. Type 89 rifle may fire rifle grenades.
The Howa Type 89 can be seen in:
Film
- JGSDF airborne unit in Sensenfukoku (宣戦布告 "declaration of war")
- JGSDF airborne unit in Midnight Eagle (ミッドナイト・イーグル)
Television
- JGSDF troops in Samourai Commando Mission 1549