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TYPE 60 122MM TOWED GUN

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.

Crew: 7~9
Calibre: 122mm
Barrel length: N/A
Combat weight: 5,620kg
Muzzle velocity: 885m/s
Indirect fire range: 23.9km
Direct fire range: 1,080m
Rate of Fire: Intense 8~10 rounds/min
Gun Elevation/Depression: +45/-5 degree
Azimuth: +/-29 degree

This page was last updated 26 March 06