Towed howitzer
The Type 66 is a 152 mm towed howitzer used by the People's Liberation Army of China. The gun system is developed from the Soviet D-20 towed artillery. In addition to conventional shells the gun is capable of firing Type MP-152 rocket-assisted projectiles.[1] In some cases a gun-shield is fitted but this is not universal.[1]
Versions
- Type 66-1: Improved version.[2]
- 6x6 mobile gun: Self-propelled version.[3]
- Type 83 SPH: Improved towed and self-propelled versions.
Operators
- Albania
- Angola
- Sri Lanka
- 46 in service as of 2016[update]
- People's Republic of China
Former operators
Gallery
References
- ^ a b c "Gun - 152 mm, Chinese Gun Howitzer Type 66 (1970-1990)". Collections. Royal Armouries. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ Janes Armour and Artillery 2003-2004
- ^ "AirShow China 2018: Poly Technology Type 66 152mm 6x6 mobile gun howitzer | AirShow China 2018 Zhuhai News Show Daily Coverage | Defence security military exhibition 2018 daily news category".
- ^ a b Foss, Christopher F. (21 February 2002). "NORINCO 152 mm gun-howitzer Type 66 (D-20)". Jane's Armour and Artillery 2002-2003.
- ^ "Appraisal of PLA Artillery Modernisation". Centre for Land Warfare Study.
- ^ Humanitarian Operation Factual Analysis July 2006 – May 2009 (PDF). Ministry Of Defence Democratic Socialist Republic Of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
Works cited
External links
- Type 66 122MM TOWED GUN-HOWITZER
- http://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/d-20.htm