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List of equipment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

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The following is a list of equipment currently in service with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

Uniforms[]

Camouflage patterns[]

Name Used by Notes Period used
Type I Camouflage (ja) 1st Airborne Brigade, JGSDF Air Defense Artillery Groups Also known as "Old Camo" or "Airborne Camo", it is the first camo scheme adopted by Japan after World War II. It is based on Hokkaido's wilderness (effective in Sasa veitchii field). The shades become distinguishable after wash, and the pattern itself doesn't match to the environment in mainland Japan, leading to the introduction of Type II camouflage. 1970s–1990s (still in limited use in 2014)
Japanese Flecktarn
Type II camouflage (ja) 		Currently used by the JGSDF, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Japan National Defense Academy cadets, and JASDF Air Rescue Wings Pararescuemen. Second domestically designed pattern. Made from 50% cotton/50% vinylon or 70% vinylon/30% cotton. The earlier model had anti-IR/flame-resistant fabric, but the latter lacks the feature. 1991–present
Japanese Winter Flecktarn
Type II brown-dominant winter pattern (ja) 		JGSDF Darker contrast on Type II Flecktarn camo to fit the color of winter plants. Used on JGSDF Type-2 Camouflage Cold Weather Field Parka and Trousers(防寒戦闘服外衣, 戦闘外被, or shortly 外被). 1991–present
Japanese Flecktarn
Type III camouflage (ja) 		Recently adopted by the JGSDF Modified from ''Type II'' pattern with a 50% cotton/50% vinylon or 70% vinylon/30% cotton fabric (depending on the year of contract/manufacturer) and other changes including a change in the front closure, a mandarin collar, Velcro cuffs and pocket lids, wider pen pockets, a loop inside the right chest pocket for ID card chain, two calf storage pockets, and knee pads in the trousers. The back pocket on the trousers has been eliminated. The belt (made from the same fabric) comes with a name tag, unlike the former Type II Combat Uniform/Type II Camouflaged Work Uniform. The Type III Combat Uniform/Type III Camouflaged Work Uniform（戦闘服3型・迷彩作業服3型, or shortly 戦闘服）has the same pattern as the Type II camouflage. Each soldier receives two sets of the Type III Work Uniform after enlisting, and after the boot camp each soldier receives two sets of Type III Combat Uniform, Airborne Uniform or Tank Uniform, depending on where the soldier belongs to. The Combat Uniform and Camouflaged Work Uniform are identical to each other, except for the product tag. Commercial version of the item (100% polyester version, cotton/poli version etc.) is no longer authorized to be used, including the vinylon/cotton fabric version. The use of commercial combat cap in vinylon/cotton fabric is authorized. The commercial versions have slightly different shades. 2007–present
Japanese Desert Flecktarn
JGSDF Desert camouflage 		JGSDF International Peace Cooperation Activities Training Unit, JGSDF Central Readiness Force Adopted by the JGSDF for Middle Eastern deployments. This camo is a desert version of the JGSDF's flecktarn pattern. The first unit using this particular camouflage was the Central Readiness Force during the 4th DAPE (Deployment Air Force for Counter-Piracy Operation) in the Gulf of Aden. June 2010–present
Other equipment
Name Description Image
Type 66 helmet Largely replaced by the Type 88 helmet. Like the American M1 helmet upon which it was based, it is made of iron alloy. 66式鉄帽
Type 88 Helmet Japanese version of Kevlar PASGT helmet, replacing Type 66 helmet. JASDF Type 88 Helmet with NVS-7 Night vision device at Aibano Sub Base October 14, 2018 02
Combat Underwear Type 2 Khaki flame-resistant T-shirt, mainly used for ceremonial purposes.
Combat Loading Set (ja) Miscellaneous clothing. JGSDF 22nd Inf. official
Cold-Weather Combat Uniform Inner (Under) A long-sleeved shirt and matching pants, made from thin synthetic fabric.
Cold-Weather Combat Uniform Inner (Outer) Acryl sweater and matching pants, comes with a buttoned collar which is worn folded.
Work Jacket Issued as personal item. Intended to be used in cold seasons over the work uniform. Consists of two chest pockets and two lower pockets (with flaps without closures).
Combat Rainwear (ja) Issued as a personal item. Type 65 olive drab work clothes2
Combat Boots Type 2 (ja) Jungle boots with kevlar-like lining, the same model issued as a personal item is called "半長靴3型 (Boots Type 3 (ja))" Combat boots type 2 (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force)
Cold-Weather Boots Compatible with military issue cross-country skis
Combat Bullet-Proof Vest (ja) Stored as a weapon, instead of a personal belonging, introduced in 1992. Comes with ammo pouches. In some units, the Type 2 bullet-proof vest (ja) and/or Type 3 bullet-proof vest (ja) are issued . 展示される戦闘防弾チョッキ
Name tags Unlike the rank/skill insignias (in a green shade of the current camo), usually the name tags are in the olive drab of the Type 65 Work Uniform. Since the army regulation doesn't mention the name tags, each unit has its own regulation for the tags. Therefore, the layout, length, font, letters (Japanese or Latin alphabet), placement, method of attachment (either sewing or using velcro) etc. vary. Some troops do not use name tags for winter jackets.
Tracksuits and running shoes Recruits are required to buy their own tracksuits and a pair of running shoes upon enlistment. Called the "ジャー戦 (Jaasen, literally jersey and combat uniform)", it is composed of a combat jacket, combat cap, trackpants and sneakers. This uniform code is often used in boot camp for jogging, eating in canteen or bathing.
部隊識別帽 (Baseball Cap) Many troops use baseball caps with the troop's logo instead of the issued combat cap. Since it is unofficially introduced, it is not provided by the Force. There are no standards for the cap, although, in many cases the cap has the soldier's family name on top of the left ear.
CAB Clothing Coolnice 2 Pack OD T-shirts Issued to some troops during the 2011 Tohoku campaigns.
Carabiner May be purchased individually, to attach it to the either right or left waist tab on the combat uniform to hang gloves or combat cap.
Shoulder pouch May be purchased individually, since the combat uniform doesn't have shoulder pockets. There are various commercial versions. Some troops use the velcro version to attach unit patches, insignias etc..

Rations[]

See also: Field ration#Asia
  • Type I Combat Rations – Can-meshi (canned type ration packs)[1]
  • Type II Combat Rations – Pack-meshi (boiled in bag type ration packs)[1]
  • Survival Ration Pack – Emergency rations for aircrew, etc. Also used by ASDF & MSDF.[1]
  • Training Rations – Commercial style perishable food/drink items used in exercises, on base, and when supplying civilians at PR events or during disaster relie.)[1]
  • MCW/LRP ration – Japanese produced equivalent of the American ration.

Infantry weapons[]

Name Type Caliber Origin Notes Image
Standard issue
H&K SFP9-M Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Flag of Germany Germany Replacement for the SIG P220 beginning in 2020. 323 pistols have been purchased.[2] HK-SFP9 LSH
Minebea P9 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Flag of Japan Japan Made under license by Minebea, designated the Minebea P9. Used with a leather holster or Safariland leg holster. Standard issue as of 1982.[3] Sig P220 JGSDF 9mm Pistol
Minebea 9mm Machine Pistol Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum Flag of Japan Japan Made by Minebea. Introduced in 1999, it is the only domestically produced submachine gun of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. It is derived from the Uzi.[4] Minebea 9mm submachine gun 20120408
Howa Type 20 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Flag of Japan Japan Replacement for the Type 89, beginning in 2020. A total of 3,283 rifles have been purchased.[5] 20式5.56mm小銃 (試験用小銃)
Howa Type 89 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Flag of Japan Japan Service rifle, entered service in 1989. Derived from the ArmaLite AR-18.[6] Howa type 89 01
Sumitomo MINIMI 5.56mm Machine Gun Squad automatic weapon 5.56×45mm NATO Flag of Japan Japan Made under license by Sumitomo, standard squad-level machine gun. Unique to the Sumitomo Minimi, the barrel has a heat shield.[7] FN MINIMI Standard Right
NTK/Sumitomo Type 62 machine gun General purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Flag of Japan Japan Made by Sumitomo. It has been largely superseded by the Minimi, but it is still used for infantry support as a medium machine gun, and in certain vehicle-mounted roles.[8]
Japan Type 62 General Purpose Machine Gun
NTK/Sumitomo Type 74 In-vehicle machine gun In-vehicle machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Flag of Japan Japan Fixed-mount variant of the Type 62 used specifically for armoured fighting vehicles.[9] 62式7.62mm機関銃 (8464062457)
Sumitomo M2 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun[10] Heavy machine gun .50 BMG (12.7x99mm) United States Copy of the M2 Browning made under license by Sumitomo. PEO M2E2-QCB HMG
M24 Sniper Rifle Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO United States Made by Remington Arms. Introduced to the JSDF in 2002, it is used by snipers,[11] the 1st Airborne Brigade[12] and Special Forces Group.[13] M24 Rifle (7414626896)
Howa Type 96 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher Automatic grenade launcher 40x46mm Flag of Japan Japan First entered service in 1996. It is a blow forward weapon, and used in both infantry and vehicle roles.[14] Type96 40mm Automatic Grenad Gun
Type 06 rifle grenade Rifle grenade – Flag of Japan Japan Made by Daikin in 2006. A HEAT rifle grenade that can be attached to either the Howa Type 64 or Type 89.[15] 36IR Type 06 RG
M67 series fragmentation grenade[16] Hand grenade – United States M67b
M18 Claymore mine Directional fragmentation anti-personnel mine – United States Can be detonated either by tripwire or remote control.[17] US M18a1 claymore mine
Howa 84RR Recoilless rifle 84x246mm Flag of Japan Japan Made under license by Howa, designated the 84 mm Recoilless Rifle.[18] Carl Gustav recoilless rifle
Nissan110mm LAM Disposable anti-tank rocket launcher 110mm Flag of Japan Japan Made under license by Nissan/IHI IHI Aerospace.[19] Panzerfaust3
Special forces
H&K USP Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Flag of Germany Germany Only Japanese Special Forces Group.[20] HKUSP
H&K MP7 Personal defense weapon HK 4.6×30mm Flag of Germany Germany Only Japanese Special Forces Group.[21] Heckler & Koch MP7A1
M4 carbine Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO United States Only Japanese Special Forces Group.[22] PEO M4 Carbine RAS M68 CCO
FN SCAR Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium Only Japanese Special Forces Group.[23] File:Scar L Standard.png
Heckler & Koch G36[24] Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Flag of Germany Germany Only Japanese Special Forces Group[25] Gewehr G36 noBG
Heckler & Koch HK416 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Flag of Germany Germany HK416N
HK417[26] Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Flag of Germany Germany Heckler & Koch HK417 Sniper Rifle of PASKAL
M203 grenade launcher[27] Underbarrel grenade launcher 40x46mm United States PEO M203A2 Grenade Launcher
M72 LAW (Light Anti-Tank Weapon)[28] Disposable anti-tank rocket launcher 66mm United States M72 Light Anti-tank Weapon (7414626756)
M32A1 Multiple Grenade Launcher[29] Rotary grenade launcher 40x46mm Flag of South Africa South Africa File:Milkor MGL.jpg

Artillery and missile systems[]

Name Type Caliber Origin Notes Image
Mortars
Type 96 Heavy mortar (RT 120mm Mortar) Heavy mortar 120mm Flag of France France Built under license with the ordnance by Howa. Total of 462 purchased from 1990-2017.[30] JGSDF 120mm mortar RT
L16 81mm Mortar Mortar 81mm Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Built under license with the ordnance by Howa.[31] 81mmMORT L16
Hirtenberger M6C-210

(60mm mortar)

Light mortar 60mm Flag of Austria Austria Mo60 newHirtenberg
Howitzer
FH-70 Towed Howitzer Howitzer 155 mm Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Flag of Germany Germany
Flag of Italy Italy 		Built under license with the ordnance by Japan Steel Works. Total of 480 built as of 2008.[32] Howitzer FH70 03
Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile
Type 01 Light Anti-Tank Missile[33] Anti-tank guided missile 140mm Flag of Japan Japan Built by Kawasaki. 01式軽対戦車誘導弾 (8465113148)
Middle range Multi-Purpose Missile System (Chū-MPMS) Anti-tank/landing-craft missile 140mm Flag of Japan Japan Built by Kawasaki. 140905-A-BX700-548 (15188229602)
Type 96 Multi-Purpose Missile System[34] Anti-tank/landing-craft missile 160mm Flag of Japan Japan Built by Kawasaki. JGSDF 96MPMS01
Type 87 Anti-Tank Missile[35] Laser guided anti-tank missile 110mm Flag of Japan Japan Built by Kawasaki. JGSDF Type87 ATM
Type 79 Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile[36] Heavy anti-tank/landing-craft guided missile 153mm Flag of Japan Japan Built by Kawasaki. Type 79 Jyu-MAT anti-tank missile front
Surface-to-air missile
Type 91 Portable Surface-to-Air Missile Man portable surface-to-air missile 80mm Flag of Japan Japan Built by Toshiba. Type 91 surface to air missile
FIM-92A Stinger[37] Man-portable air-defense system 70mm United States FIM-92 (JASDF)
Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-air missile 320mm Flag of Japan Japan Built by Mitsubishi/Toshiba. ０３式中距離地対空誘導弾 高射学校・中SAM射撃
Improved-HAWK Surface-to-air missile 370mm United States Made under license by Mitsubishi/Toshiba. Hawk Launcher
Type 93 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-air missile 80mm Flag of Japan Japan Built by Toshiba. JGSDF Type 93 Surface-to-Air Missile 20070408-02
Type 11 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-air missile 160mm Flag of Japan Japan Built by Toshiba. １１式短距離地対空誘導弾 高射学校・11短SAM
Type 81 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-air missile 160mm Flag of Japan Japan Built by Toshiba. JGSDF Type 81 SAM launcher (rear)
Surface-to-Ship Missile
Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile[38] Anti-ship missile 350mm Flag of Japan Japan Built by Mitsubishi. Type 12 (AShM) firing, Japan GSDF
Type 88 Surface-to-Ship Missile[39] Anti-ship missile 350mm Flag of Japan Japan Built by Mitsubishi. JGSDF Type88 SSM-03

Vehicles[]

Name Origin Type Quantity Notes Image
Armoured vehicles
Type 10 Flag of Japan Japan Main battle tank 103 Built by Mitsubishi, current MBT in Japanese service. JGSDF Type10 tank 20120527-17
Type 90 Flag of Japan Japan Main battle tank 341 Built by Mitsubishi until 2009. Replaced by the Type 10. Japanese Type 90 Tank - 1
Type 74 Flag of Japan Japan Main battle tank 560 Built by Mitsubishi until 1988. Replaced by the Type 90. 74式戦車 (8465384154)
Mitsubishi Type 89 IFV Flag of Japan Japan Infantry fighting vehicle 68 Type89 FV
Type 73 Armored Personnel Carrier Flag of Japan Japan Armoured personnel carrier 338 Built by Mitsubishi JGSDF Type73 APC
Type 96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier[40] Flag of Japan Japan Armoured personnel carrier 365 built by Komatsu JGSDF Type96 APC 20120429-02
Type 16 Flag of Japan Japan Wheeled tank destroyer 142 Built by Mitsubishi Maneuver Combat Vehicle 08
Type 82 Command and Communication Vehicle[41][better source needed] Flag of Japan Japan Command and communication vehicle 231 Built by Komatsu. Similar in role to the American M1130 Commander's Vehicle. JGSDF Type82 Command Communication Vehicle 20120610-02
Type 87 ARV Flag of Japan Japan Reconnaissance vehicle 111 built by Komatsu JGSDF Type87 reconnaissance vehicle 20120527-03
Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle Flag of Japan Japan Chemical reconnaissance vehicle 47 Built by Komatsu JGSDF Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle 02
NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle Flag of Japan Japan Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear reconnaissance vehicle 17 (33 on order) Built by Komatsu JGSDF NBC reconnaissance vehicle 20120610-06
Komatsu LAV Flag of Japan Japan Armored car 1,818 Built until 2019. JGSDF Light Armored vehicle 20120408-01
Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle Flag of Australia Australia Infantry mobility vehicle 8[42] Built by Thales Australia JGSDF Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle 20161023
Type 92 Mine Clearance Vehicle Flag of Japan Japan Mine clearance vehicle – equipped with a mine-clearing line charge system Built by Nissan Motor Aerospace division (pre-2000)/IHI Aerospace Co., Ltd./Hitachi ９２式地雷原処理車0409 装備 27
Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV7A1 RAM/RS) United States Armoured personnel carrier 58 Imported from BAE Systems. JGSDF AAV7(97-0544) right front view at Niconico chokaigi April 28, 2018 03
Self propelled artillery
M270 MLRS United States Multiple rocket launcher 99 Built under license with the ordnance by IHI AEROSPACE 多連装ロケットシステム 自走発射機Ｍ２７０008b 装備 167
Type 19 155 mm Wheeled Self-propelled Howitzer Flag of Japan Japan Self-propelled artillery 7+5 prototype Built by Japan Steel Works JGSDF 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer prototype
Type 99 155 mm Self-propelled Howitzer Flag of Japan Japan Self-propelled artillery 111 Built by Mitsubishi/Japan Steel Works 99式自走155mmりゅう弾砲 (8464256105)
M110 Self-propelled Howitzer Flag of Japan Japan Self-propelled artillery 91 Built under license with the ordnance by Japan Steel Works and Komatsu 203mm Self-Propelled Howitzer M110A2
Type 96 120 mm Self-propelled Mortar Flag of Japan Japan Self-propelled mortar 24 Nicknamed the Gottohanma (God hammer). Built by Hitachi/Howa[43] JGSDF Type96 120M(SP)
Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun Flag of Japan Japan Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun 52 Built by Mitsubishi JGSDF type 87 Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun 02
Type 99 Artillery Support Vehicle Flag of Japan Japan Ammunition resupply vehicle Built by Hitachi Type 99 ASV 01
Type 87 Artillery Support Vehicle Flag of Japan Japan Ammunition resupply vehicle Built by Hitachi 87式砲側弾薬車 (8465278060)
Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle
Type 11 Armoured Recovery Vehicle Flag of Japan Japan Armoured recovery vehicle 2 Built by Mitsubishi １１式戦車回収車
Type 90 Armoured Recovery Vehicle Flag of Japan Japan Armoured recovery vehicle ≈30 Built by Mitsubishi Type90 armoured recovery vehicle
Type 78 Armoured Recovery Vehicle Flag of Japan Japan Armoured recovery vehicle ≈50 Built by Mitsubishi JGSDF Type 78 Tank Recovery in senzou 20130519-04
Type 91 Armoured Vehicle-launched Bridge Flag of Japan Japan Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 22 Built by Mitsubishi Type91 Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 004
Miscellaneous
Mitsubishi Type 73 Light Truck Flag of Japan Japan Off-road vehicle Built by Mitsubishi. Production ceased in 1997. JGSDF Type73 Light Truck 20081025-1
Toyota Type 73 Medium Truck Flag of Japan Japan Four-wheel drive truck Built by Toyota. Used specifically for transport purposes. Type 73 chugata truck 46-1178
Isuzu Type 73 Heavy Truck Flag of Japan Japan Heavy truck Built by Isuzu. JGSDF-3.5tdump
Mitsubishi Fuso Type 74 Extra Large Truck Flag of Japan Japan Heavy truck Built by Mitsubishi Fuso (formerly Mitsubishi Motors) 7tトラック
Mitsubishi Fuso Type 73 Semi-trailer Truck Flag of Japan Japan Semi-trailer truck Built by Mitsubishi Fuso (formerly Mitsubishi Motors) JGSDF Type 73 Extra Large Semi-trailer Truck(50-2229 & 62-2218) right front view at JMSDF Maizuru Naval Base May 18, 2019
Toyota High Mobility Vehicle Flag of Japan Japan Four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle 3,000 Built by Toyota. Production ceased in 2001. JASDF Toyota Mega Cruiser(45-5910) left front view at Hamamatsu Air Base October 20, 2019 01
Honda XL250 Flag of Japan Japan Reconnaissance motorcycle Built by Honda. Production ceased in 1992. JGSDF XLR250R (HONDA) 3

Aircraft[]

The JGSDF operates 497 fixed-wing and rotary aircraft as of 2014.[44]

Name Origin Role Type Number[44] Notes Photo
Fixed-wing aircraft
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey United States V/STOL military transport aircraft CV-22B 17 on order[45] An MV-22 Osprey prepares to land USS Iwo Jima
Beechcraft Super King Air United States Utility and liaison LR-2 7 One lost on 15 May 2017.[46] LR-2
Mitsubishi MU-2 Flag of Japan Japan Utility and liaison LR-1 2 LR-1
Rotary-wing aircraft
Boeing AH-64 Apache United States Attack helicopter AH-64DJP 12 13 built by Fuji. One crashed on 5 February 2018.[47] JGSDF AH-64D 20120108-01
Bell AH-1 Cobra United States Attack helicopter AH-1S 88 Built by Fuji. AH-1SinTakayubaru
Kawasaki OH-1 Flag of Japan Japan OH-1 132 Up to 112 on order. Replacing the OH-6D fleet. OH-1 JGSDF 20080518 4
OH-6D United States Scout helicopter OH-6D 106 Built by Kawasaki. Being slowly replaced by the Kawasaki OH-1. Hughes OH-6
Boeing CH-47 Chinook United States Transport helicopter CH-47J
CH-47JA 		58 Built by Kawasaki CH-47JA 20090822 Yokota AFB-02
UH-60 Black Hawk United States Transport helicopter UH-60JA 34 Most built by Mitsubishi JGSDF UH-60JA 20090822-02
Bell UH-1 United States Utility helicopter UH-1H
UH-1J 		153 Built by Fuji. To be replaced by a version of the Bell 412 EPI.[48][49][50][51] JGSDF UH-1J 20120520-01
Enstrom 480 United States Trainer helicopter TH-480B 12 8 on order. JGSDF TH-480B(62356) at Camp Akeno October 2, 2016
Eurocopter EC 225 Flag of Europe Europe VIP helicopter EC 225LP 3 Replacing the AS332L[52][53] Eurocopter EC 225 JGSDF JG1021 20120108-2
UAVs
Fuji FFOS

and

Fuji FFRS

Flag of Japan Japan Recon unmanned aerial vehicle Small helicopter unmanned aerial vehicle. Primarily used as a forward reconnaissance platform for field artillery.[54][55] 遠隔操縦観測システム 無人機
Boeing Insitu ScanEagle United States Recon unmanned aerial vehicle 1 Delivered by Insitu Pacific[56] ScanEagle UAV catapult launcher 2005-04-16
Yamaha R-MAX Flag of Japan Japan Recon unmanned aerial vehicle Small helicopter unmanned aerial vehicle[57] YamahaRMax
Honeywell RQ-16 T-Hawk United States Surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle Apparently in service in some numbers with the Central Readiness Force. Used primarily for hazardous area reconnaissance (e.g. radiation survey). MicroAirVehicle

Historic, retired or reserve equipment[]

See also: List of Japanese military equipment of World War II

Small arms[]

Name Type Caliber Origin Notes Image
Howa Type 64 Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Flag of Japan Japan Standard issue until it was replaced by the Howa Type 89 in 1989. It was also used as a sniper rifle, until it was replaced by the M24 in 2002.[58] Type 64 Rifle
M1 Garand[59] Battle rifle .30-06 Springfield United States Standard issue until it was replaced by the Type 64 in 1964. M1-Garand-Rifle
M1 carbine Carbine .30 Carbine United States Acquired through the Military Assistance Program.[60] M1 carbine kahr
M1A1 Thompson Submachine gun .45 ACP United States Used in the GSDF until the 1970s ThompsonM1A1VWM
M3 submachine gun Submachine gun .45 ACP United States Still used in limited numbers by vehicle crews.[61] M3-SMG (1)
M1903 Springfield Bolt-action rifle .30-06 Springfield United States M1903-Springfield-Rifle
M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle Light machine gun .30-06 Springfield United States Army Heritage Museum B.A.R.
M1919 Browning machine gun Medium machine gun .30-06 Springfield United States Yoddhasthal Permanent Exhibition Southern command Indian Army Bhopal (54)
M2 flamethrower Flamethrower Napalm/gasoline tanks United States M2FlamethrowerVWM02
New Nambu M66 Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum Prototype only
M1911 pistol Pistol .45 ACP United States M1911 A1 pistol
Colt Detective Special Revolver .38 Special United States Colt Detective-JH01
Mk 2 grenade Grenade - United States Ex-US Army stock Mk 2 grenade-IMG 7500-white
M26 grenade Grenade - United States Ex-US Army stock M-61Grenade
MK3 grenade Grenade - United States Ex-US Army stock
M31 HEAT rifle grenade Rifle grenade 66mm United States Used on the Howa Type 64 and M1 Garand.

Personal equipment[]

Name Type Notes Image
U.S. Army M-1943 Uniform Uniform Japanese produced variants of 1950 & 1951 patterns M1943 Field Jacket
M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Uniform Japanese-produced Heavy Hints 1962 Page 3
All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment Uniform Japanese-produced Alice01a
M1 and M1905E1 bayonets Bayonet Japanese-produced M1bayonet
M4 bayonet Bayonet Japanese-produced
M5 bayonet Bayonet Japanese-produced US-Military-M5-Bayonet1
C-rations Rations Crations-museumdisplay
D-rations/Tropical Bars Rations D ration chocolate bar
M-1942 mess kit Mess kit US Army mess kits - IMG 1506
T-10 parachute Parachute Produced under licence by Fuji Sangyo Co. Ltd. (Fujikura Parachute) SCIE T10 image1
G-11 Cargo Parachute Parachute Produced under licence by Fujikura Parachute
G-12 Cargo Parachute Parachute Produced under licence by Fuji Sangyo Co. Ltd.

Artillery and missile systems[]

Name Type Caliber Origin Image
Mortar
Type 64 [ja] mortar 81mm Flag of Japan Japan 64式81mm迫撃砲 (8464049463)
M2 mortar mortar 60mm United States M2-Mortar
M1 mortar mortar 81mm United States 81 mm Mortar M1
M2 mortar mortar 107mm United States Firing 4.2 mortar (SC 191808-S), National Museum of Health and Medicine (5201609830)
Howitzer
M1A1 howitzer Howitzer 75mm United States M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer at the 1st Division Museum tank park
M2A1 howitzer Howitzer 105mm United States JGSDF 105mm Howitzer M2A1(Type 58 105mm Howitzer) left side view at Camp Nihonbara October 1, 2017
M2 howitzer Howitzer 155mm United States 155mm Gun M1, Georgia Veterans State Park
M1 howitzer Howitzer 155mm United States JGSDF 155mm howitzer M1(Type58 155mm howitzer) 20070408
M2 howitzer Howitzer 203mm United States M115
Anti-aircraft gun
L-90 35mm Anti-Aircraft Twin Cannon Autocannon 35mm Flag of Switzerland  Switzerland Japanese L90 or GDF-002 35 mm twin cannon
Bofors 40 mm gun Autocannon 40mm Flag of Sweden Sweden Boffin 40mm bofors cfb borden 1
M51 75 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Anti-aircraft gun 75mm United States Skysweeper 3
M1 90 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Anti-aircraft gun 90mm United States 90mm AA gun in Roswell
Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile
Type 64 Anti-Tank Missile MCLOS wire-guided anti-tank missile 120mm Flag of Japan Japan Type 73 truck with Type 64 ATGM
Surface-to-air missile
MIM-3 Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-Air Missile 370mm United States MIM-3 Nike-Ajax 01

Vehicles[]

Name Type Origin Image
Armoured vehicles
Type 61 Main battle tank Flag of Japan Japan Museum of JGSDF Camp Zentsuji Kagawa Pref11n
M41 Walker Bulldog Light tank United States M41 Walker Bulldog (Jeff Kubina)
M24 Chaffee Light tank United States M24 Chaffee 33314 4CV pic07
M4 Sherman Medium tank United States M4 Sherman tank 'Babs' - Collings Foundation - Massachusetts - DSC07115
Type 60 Armoured Personnel Carrier[62][63] Armoured personnel carrier Flag of Japan Japan JGSDF Type 60 APC right front view at Camp Shinodayama April 20, 2014
M20 Reconnaissance vehicle United States M20 Armored Utility Vehicle 1
M8 Greyhound Reconnaissance vehicle United States M8 Greyhound - Collings Foundation - Massachusetts - DSC07007
Self propelled artillery
Type 60 106 mm Self-propelled Recoilless gun Tank destroyer Flag of Japan Japan JGSDF Type 60 Self-propelled Recoilless Gun front view at Camp Uji November 26, 2016 01
Type 60 107 mm Self-propelled mortar Self propelled mortar Flag of Japan Japan 107ミリ自走迫撃砲
Type 60 81 mm Self-propelled mortar Self propelled mortar Flag of Japan Japan Type60 81mm self-propelled gun JGSDF
Type 74 105 mm Self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer Flag of Japan Japan Type74SPHleftfront
M52A1 self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer United States M52A1 SP Howitzer
M44A1 self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer United States M44 155-mm SP Howitzer, 3rd Cavalry Museum, Fort Hood, Texas
Type 75 130 mm Multiple Surface-to-Surface Rocket Multiple rocket launcher Flag of Japan Japan Type75MRLleftfront
Type 67 Model 30 Rocket Artillery Multiple rocket launcher Flag of Japan Japan
M42 40 mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon United States M42 Duster in 1968
M19 Gun Motor Carriage SPAA Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon United States M-19 Self-propelled AA Artillery - Flickr - XxSTRYKERxX (1)
M8 Tractor Artillery tractor United States M8 HST
M5 Tractor Artillery tractor United States WW2 artillery tractor, Fort Lewis
M4 Tractor Artillery tractor United States M4-High-Speed-Tractor-1
Type 73 Artillery Support Vehicle Ammunition resupply vehicle Flag of Japan Japan
Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle
Type 70 Armoured Recovery Vehicle [ja] Armoured recovery vehicle Flag of Japan Japan
M32 Tank Recovery Vehicle Armoured recovery vehicle United States M32 ARV
Type 67 Armoured Vehicle-launched Bridge [ja] Armoured vehicle-launched bridge Flag of Japan Japan
Miscellaneous
Mitsubishi Jeep J-series Off-road vehicle Flag of Japan Japan Mitsubishi 1955 Jeep
Toyota BQ/FQ10・15/HQ15 series[64] Truck Flag of Japan Japan FQ15
Dodge WC series Four-wheel drive truck United States 34 tonner verlaat de spoordijk en rijdt het terrein in, Bestanddeelnr 3128
Isuzu TS/TW series Four-wheel drive truck Flag of Japan Japan JASDF ISUZU HTS12G at Nara Base 20150606-02
GMC CCKW Six-wheel drive truck United States GMC 350 Series
M25 Tank Transporter Semi-trailer truck United States Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf B Königstiger 2

Aircraft[]

Name Type Origin Image
Kawasaki KAQ-1 Target drone Flag of Japan Japan KawasakiKAQ1DroneCAM07
Kawasaki KAT-1 Trainer aircraft Flag of Japan Japan Kawasaki KAT-1
Beechcraft/Fuji T-34 Mentor (Model B45) Trainer aircraft United States T-34B-1
Fuji LM-1 Nikko[65] Military communications aircraft Flag of Japan Japan Fuji LM-1 JASDF Lakeland FL 22.04.09R
Fuji TL-1 Trainer aircraft Flag of Japan Japan Fuji Heavy Industries KM-2, in Kota Town
Mitsubishi (Sikorsky) H-19C Utility helicopter United States

Built on license

Sikorsky S-55 inflight (altered)
Kawasaki (Hughes) TH-55J Utility and trainer helicopter United States

Built on license

Schweizer 300C (269C), Flygvapenmuseum AN0771616
Kawasaki KH-4 Utility helicopter Flag of Japan Japan Kawasaki KH-4 VH-JAJ close-up (cropped)
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Hughes) OH-6 Light Observation Helicopter United States

Built on license

Hughes YOH-6A Cayuse US Army in flight

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