Howa Type 89

designed by Defense Agency Technical Research and Development Institute

Assault riflesJapanIn service since 1989
Howa Type 89
Overall length 916 mm
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Key specs

Origin
Japan
Caliber
5.56×45mm NATO
Action
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire
750 rds/min
Muzzle velocity
920 m/s
Effective range
500 m
Magazine
30 rounds
Weight (empty)
3.50 kg
Length
916 mm
Barrel length
420 mm
Manufacturer
Howa
Designer
Defense Agency Technical Research and Development Institute
Production start
1989

Ammunition

5.56×45mm NATORifle · United States · 1963

Compatible gear

No optics or accessories are linked to this weapon yet.

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Howa Type 89, Wikipedia
Howa Type 89 · Armory Atlas