Type 66 howitzer
The Type 66 is a 152 mm towed howitzer used by the People's Liberation Army of China. The gun system is developed from the Soviet D-20 towed artillery.
| Type 66 howitzer | |
|---|---|
| Type | Towed howitzer |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| Used by | China, Sri Lanka |
| Specifications | |
| Shell | Separate loading charge and projectile |
| Caliber | 152.4 mm (6 in) |
| Breech | Vertical semi-automatic sliding-wedge |
| Recoil | Hydraulic buffer and hydro-pneumatic recuperator |
| Carriage | Split trail |
Versions
- Type 66-1: Improved version.[1]
- 6x6 mobile gun: Self-propelled version.[2]
- Type 83 SPH: Improved towed and self-propelled versions.
Gallery
In Sri Lanka military service
A Type 66 at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
References
- Janes Armour and Artillery 2003-2004
- https://www.armyrecognition.com/airshow_china_2018_zhuhai_news_show_daily_coverage/airshow_china_2018_poly_technology_type_66_152mm_6x6_mobile_gun_howitzer.html
- Foss, Christopher F. (21 February 2002). "NORINCO 152 mm gun-howitzer Type 66 (D-20)". Jane's Armour and Artillery 2002-2003.
- Military Balance 2016, p. 289.
- "Appraisal of PLA Artillery Modernisation". Centre for Land Warfare Study.
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