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Type 89
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Type 89
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Other Pictures:
Type 89 with folding buttstock
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Type 89 rifle was developed by HOWA Machinery Co., Japan, for National Defence Forces of Japan.
Type 89 rifle is a select-fire, gas-operated, rotating bolt firearm. The gas action and bolt group is somewhat similar to USA-designed AR-18 rifle, previously manufactured by HOWA uned license from Armalite Co (USA). Type 89 rifle has receiver made from stamped steel, polymer furniture and flip-up aperture rear sights. It also has lightweight folding bipods. Type 89 rifle may fire rifle grenades.
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Weapontype:
Automatic Rifle
Manufacturer:
HOWA Machinery Co.
Operation:
gas-operated, rotating bolt
Cartridge:
5.56x45mm NATO
Weight:
(Unloaded) 3.5 kg
Length:
864 mm
Barrel:
420 mm
Magazine Capacity:
30 Rounds
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