Designation:

Type 60

Info
Manufacturer: NORINCO - China North Industries Group Corporation - CNGC  
Product type: Weapons & Weapon Systems  
Name: Towed howitzer  

The Type 60 122mm towed gun was developed in the late 1950s as a standard artillery weapon to provide direct/indirect fire. It was found in the gun battalion of artillery regiments organic at motorised infantry and armoured division level. Only a small number of this weapon still remain in service, mainly with reserve and militia units.

Specifications:
Property Value
Crew
9
Main weapon caliber (mm)
122
Weight (kg)
5620
Firing range (m)
23900
Rate of fire (rds/min)
9
Elevation (degree)
45
Depression (degree)
-5
Traverse arc (degree)
58




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