Type 60 107 mm self-propelled mortar

The Type 60 107 mm self-propelled mortar (60式自走107mm迫撃砲, roku-maru-shiki-jisou-107mm-hakugeki-hou) was a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) tracked armored mortar carrier that based on JGSDF Type 60 Armoured Personnel Carrier Type SU-II. The official abbreviation for the vehicle is 107MSP and also known as SX in JGSDF. The Type 60 has been replaced by newer Type 96 since mid-to-late 1990s.

Type 60 107 mm self-propelled mortar
Type 60 107 mm self-propelled mortar on outdoor display
TypeMortar carrier
Place of originJapan
Service history
In service1960 – 2002
Used byJapan
Production history
Designed1958
ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Produced1960
No. built18
Specifications
Mass12.9 tonnes (14.2 short tons)
Length4.85 metres (15.9 ft)
Width2.40 metres (7.9 ft)
Height1.70 metres (5.6 ft)
Crew5

Caliber107 millimetres (4.2 in)

Armoraluminum alloy
Main
armament
1x M2 4.2 inch mortar
Secondary
armament
1x M2HB 12.7 mm machine gun
EngineMitsubishi 8HA21WT 8-cylinder diesel
220 horsepower (220 PS)
Suspensiontorsion bar
Operational
range
230 kilometres (140 mi)
Maximum speed 41 kilometres per hour (25 mph)

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