The Type 06 rifle grenade (06式小銃てき弾, Maru-roku-shiki Shōjū Tekidan) 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]
| Type 06 Rifle Grenade | |
|---|---|
 A JGSDF soldier in the 36IR with the Type 89 with the Type 06 attached. | |
| Type | Rifle grenade launcher attachment |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006 - Present |
| Wars | None |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Ground Research and Development Command |
| Manufacturer | Daikin Industries, Ltd. (Defense Systems Division) |
History
editThe 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]
Description
editThe 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]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Short description of the Type 06" (PDF) (in Japanese). Japanese Ministry of Defense. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-02. Retrieved 2011-05-11.
- ^ a b "06式 小銃てき弾".
- ^ 平成13年度 事前の事業評価 評価書一覧 (in Japanese). Japanese Ministry of Defense. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ 平成１７年度 事後の事業評価 政策評価書一覧 (in Japanese). Japanese Ministry of Defense. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "Type 06 AT". Military Factory. MilitaryFactory.com. Retrieved 2018-05-26.
- ^ 平成21年度 富士総合火力演習-05 (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2015-07-21. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
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