Type 60 81 mm self-propelled mortar

The Type 60 81 mm self-propelled mortar (60式自走81mm迫撃砲, roku-maru-shiki-jisou-81mm-hakugeki-hou) was a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) tracked armored mortar carrier that based on JGSDF Type 60 Armoured Personnel Carrier Type SU-II. The vehicle along with a parallel development of Type 60 107 mm self-propelled mortar. Its official abbreviation is 81MSP and also known as SV in the service. The vehicle had been phased out, with Type 60 107 mm self-propelled mortar since mid-to-late 1990s.

Type 60 81 mm self-propelled mortar
Type 60 81 mm self-propelled mortar on outdoor display
TypeMortar carrier
Place of originJapan
Service history
In service1960 – 2008
Used byJapan
Production history
Designed1958
ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Produced1960
No. built18
Specifications
Mass12.1 tonnes (13.3 short tons)
Length4.85 metres (15.9 ft)
Width2.40 metres (7.9 ft)
Height1.70 metres (5.6 ft)
Crew5

Caliber81 millimetres (3.2 in)

Armoraluminum alloy
Main
armament
1x M1 81mm mortar
Secondary
armament
1x M2HB 12.7 mm machine gun
EngineMitsubishi 8HA21WT 8-cylinder diesel
220 horsepower (220 PS)
Suspensiontorsion bar
Operational
range
230 kilometres (140 mi)
Maximum speed 43 kilometres per hour (27 mph)

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