| Type 06 Rifle Grenade | |
| Origin: | Japan |
| Type: | Rifle grenade launcher attachment |
| Service: | 2006 - Present |
| Designer: | Ground Research and Development Command |
| Manufacturer: | Daikin Industries, Ltd. (Defense Systems Division) |
| Wars: | None |
The is a rifle grenade used by the JGSDF. It can be launched from the Howa Type 89 or Howa Type 64 rifles without other attachments.[1]
The JGSDF did not adopt the US-made M203 grenade launcher for general use after a thorough examination.[2] Development of the Type 06 rifle grenade began in 1998 by the JGSDF Ground Research and Development Command after evaluations were done in 2001 and in 2005.[3] [2] [4] The Type 06 was finished and adopted by the JGSDF in 2006, being manufactured by Daikin Industries under its Defense Systems Division.[5]
The Type 06 had been fired first in exercises done by the JGSDF's 3rd Mechanized Infantry Regiment. It has been subsequently shown in various war game exercises.[6]
The grenade does not need a launching attachment, because it was designed for riflemen and not for grenadiers. However, a simplified aiming sight can be attached.[1] It contains a HEAT warhead for defeating tank armor. It is also equipped with a built-in time fuse for safety upon failure of the contact fuse.[1]