Howa Type 20 Japanese 5.56mm Assault Rifle
Assault Rifle Type 20
Assault Rifle
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Basic Information
Name
Howa Type 20 Japanese 5.56mm Assault Rifle
Designation
Assault Rifle Type 20
Alternate Designation
Assault Rifle Type 20
Equipment Type
Assault Rifle
Manufacturer
Howa
Date of Introduction
2020
Description
The Howa Type 20 Assault Rifle was developed for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) by Howa. It is expected to be the successor to the Howa Type 89 and is designed to be more resistant to water and corrosion, improving its use in amphibious operations. The Howa Type can also be coupled with the Beretta GLX 160 grenade launcher.
System
Alternate Designation
Assault Rifle Type 20
Caliber
5.56 mm
Type
Assault Rifle
Manufacturer
Howa
Length
78 cm
Barrel Length
36 cm
Weight
3.5 kg
Rate of Fire
650 (cyclic) rds/min
Muzzle Velocity
850 m/s
Feed System
30-Round STANAG magazine
Sights
Iron Sights and M-LOK (Modular Lock) mounted optics. Expect fielding of a 1-8X variable power telescope sight as its primary sighting option.
Effective Firing Range (Maximum)
500 m
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
5.56 mm
Cartridge
5.56 x 45mm NATO
Basic Load
210 rds
Image Sources
Notes
https://armyrecognition.com/may_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/new_5.56m_assault_rifle_howa_type_20_for_japan_ground_self_defense_forces.html; https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2020/07/31/howa-5-56-the-assault-rifle-of-the-japanese-army-shrouded-in-mystery/howa-5-56-the-assault-rifle-of-the-japanese-army-shrouded-in-mystery/; https://modernfirearms.net/en/assault-rifles/japan-assault-rifles/howa-type-20/;
Details
Country of Origin
Japan
Category
Rifles
Land > Infantry Weapons > Rifles
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.78 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
3.5 kg
Operators (1)
Japan
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