Type 67 307mm Rocket Artillery

The Type 67 307mm Rocket Artillery (67式30型ロケット弾発射機 roku-go-shiki-san-jyu-gata-roketto-dan-hassha-ki) was a self-propelled rocket launcher in service in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

Type 67 307mm Rocket Artillery
TypeSelf-propelled artillery
Place of originJapan
Service history
In service1967-1992
Used byJapan
Production history
Designed1967
No. built48
Specifications
Crew2

ShellType 68 307mm rockets
Shell weight573 kilograms (1,263 lb)
Caliber307 millimeters (12.1 in)
Effective firing range28,000 meters (31,000 yd)

Description

The Type 67 is a pair of rocket rails mounted on a Hino Motors ZC-series truck. Each rocket has a length of 4.5 metres (14.76 feet).[1][2]

See also

References

  1. Chant, Christopher (1987). A Compendium of Armaments and Military Hardware. New York and London: Routledge & Kegan Paul. p. 120. ISBN 0-7102-0720-4.
  2. "67式30型ロケット弾発射機" [Type 67 30cm rocket launcher]. The picture book of the Japan Self Defense Force equipment which was seen in the base event. May 7, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
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