Type 67 Model 30 rocket artillery explained
| Type 67 337mm rocket artillery |
| Type: | Self-propelled artillery |
| Is Vehicle: | yes |
| Service: | 1968-1992 |
| Number: | 48 |
| Origin: | Japan |
| Used By: | Japan |
| Design Date: | 1965 |
| Is Artillery: | yes |
| Caliber: | 337mm |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Launch Platform: | Missile vehicle |
| Cartridge: | Type 68 337mm rockets |
| Cartridge Weight: | 573kg (1,263lb) |
| Crew: | 4 |
| Range: | 28000m (92,000feet) |
| Propellant: | Solid fuel |
The Type 67 Model 30 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.
Description
The Type 67 is a pair of rocket rails mounted on a Hino Motors ZC-series truck. Each rocket has a calibre of 337mm and a length of 4.5 metres (14.76 feet).[1] [2] [3] [4]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Philipps. W. Scott. Pike. John. 1999-08-31. Artillery, Multiple Rocket Launchers, and Surface-to-Surface Missiles. live. https://archive.today/20210801111020/https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/arty-row.htm. 2021-08-01. 2021-08-01. Federation of American Scientists Military Analysis Network.
- Book: Chant, Christopher. A Compendium of Armaments and Military Hardware. Routledge & Kegan Paul. 1987. 0-7102-0720-4. New York and London. 120.
- Web site: May 7, 2017. 67式30型ロケット弾発射機. Type 67 Model 30 rocket launcher. live. https://archive.today/20210801111833/http://rightwing.sakura.ne.jp/equipment/jgsdf/firearms/type67rocket/type67rocket.html. 2021-08-01. 2017-07-25. Album of the Japan Self Defense Force equipment seen at the base event.
- Web site: 2000. 67式30型ロケット弾発射機. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160719033641/http://www15.tok2.com/home/lttom/military-powers_jgsdf/other/military-powers_67rocket.htm. 2016-07-19. 2021-08-01. Military Powers.
