Howa Type 64

designed by Iwashita Kenzō 岩下 賢蔵, Dōgane Giichi 銅金 義一

Battle riflesJapanIn service since 1964
Howa Type 64
Overall length 990 mm
Photo: ひでたけ (talk) · Public domain · background removed

Key specs

Origin
Japan
Caliber
7.62×51mm NATO
Action
Gas-operated, tilting bolt
Rate of fire
500 rds/min
Muzzle velocity
700 m/s
Effective range
400 m
Magazine
20 rounds
Weight (empty)
4.40 kg
Length
990 mm
Barrel length
450 mm
Manufacturer
Howa
Designer
Iwashita Kenzō 岩下 賢蔵, Dōgane Giichi 銅金 義一
Produced
1964–1988
Units produced
230,000

Battle rifles

14 / 20

Ammunition

7.62×51mm NATORifle · United States · 1954

Compatible gear

No optics or accessories are linked to this weapon yet.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Howa Type 64, Wikipedia