List of equipment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
陸上自衛隊 (Rikujō Jieitai)
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Command
Components
Northern Army
North Eastern Army
Eastern Army
Central Army
Western Army
Central Readiness Force

The following is a list of equipment currently in service with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

Uniforms[]

Camouflage patterns[]

Name Used by Notes Period used
 [ja] 1st Airborne Brigade, JGSDF Air Defense Artillery Groups Also known as "Old Camo" or "Airborne Camo", it is the first camo scheme adopted by Japan after World War II. It is based on Hokkaido's wilderness (effective in Sasa veitchii field). The shades become distinguishable after wash, and the pattern itself doesn't match to the environment in mainland Japan, leading to the introduction of Type II camouflage. 1970s–1990s (still in limited use in 2014)
Japanese Flecktarn.png
 [ja] 		Currently used by the JGSDF, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Japan National Defense Academy cadets, and JASDF Air Rescue Wings Pararescuemen. Second domestically designed pattern. Made from 50% cotton/50% vinylon or 70% vinylon/30% cotton. The earlier model had anti-IR/flame-resistant fabric, but the latter lacks the feature. 1991–present
Japanese Winter Flecktarn.png
 [ja] 		JGSDF Darker contrast on Type II Flecktarn camo to fit the color of winter plants. Used on JGSDF Type-2 Camouflage Cold Weather Field Parka and Trousers(防寒戦闘服外衣, 戦闘外被, or shortly 外被). 1991–present
Japanese Flecktarn.png
 [ja] 		Recently adopted by the JGSDF Modified from ''Type II'' pattern with a 50% cotton/50% vinylon or 70% vinylon/30% cotton fabric (depending on the year of contract/manufacturer) and other changes including a change in the front closure, a mandarin collar, Velcro cuffs and pocket lids, wider pen pockets, a loop inside the right chest pocket for ID card chain, two calf storage pockets, and knee pads in the trousers. The back pocket on the trousers has been eliminated. The belt (made from the same fabric) comes with a name tag, unlike the former Type II Combat Uniform/Type II Camouflaged Work Uniform. The Type III Combat Uniform/Type III Camouflaged Work Uniform（戦闘服3型・迷彩作業服3型, or shortly 戦闘服）has the same pattern as the Type II camouflage. Each soldier receives two sets of the Type III Work Uniform after enlisting, and after the boot camp each soldier receives two sets of Type III Combat Uniform, Airborne Uniform or Tank Uniform, depending on where the soldier belongs to. The Combat Uniform and Camouflaged Work Uniform are identical to each other, except for the product tag. Commercial version of the item (100% polyester version, cotton/poli version etc.) is no longer authorized to be used, including the vinylon/cotton fabric version. The use of commercial combat cap in vinylon/cotton fabric is authorized. The commercial versions have slightly different shades. 2007–present
Japanese Desert Flecktarn.png
JGSDF Desert camouflage 		JGSDF International Peace Cooperation Activities Training Unit, JGSDF Central Readiness Force Adopted by the JGSDF for Middle Eastern deployments. This camo is a desert version of the JGSDF's flecktarn pattern. The first unit using this particular camouflage was the Central Readiness Force during the 4th DAPE (Deployment Air Force for Counter-Piracy Operation) in the Gulf of Aden. June 2010–present
  • See also: List of military clothing camouflage patterns#Asia A–M
Other equipment
Name Description hideImage
Type 66 helmet Largely replaced by the Type 88 helmet. Like the American M1 helmet upon which it was based, it is made of iron alloy. 66式鉄帽.JPG
Type 88 Helmet Japanese version of Kevlar PASGT helmet, replacing Type 66 helmet. JASDF Type 88 Helmet with NVS-7 Night vision device at Aibano Sub Base October 14, 2018 02.jpg
Combat Underwear Type 2 Khaki flame-resistant T-shirt, mainly used for ceremonial purposes.
 [ja] Miscellaneous clothing. JGSDF 22nd Inf. official.jpg
Cold-Weather Combat Uniform Inner (Under) A long-sleeved shirt and matching pants, made from thin synthetic fabric.
Cold-Weather Combat Uniform Inner (Outer) Acryl sweater and matching pants, comes with a buttoned collar which is worn folded.
Work Jacket Issued as personal item. Intended to be used in cold seasons over the work uniform. Consists of two chest pockets and two lower pockets (with flaps without closures).
 [ja] Issued as a personal item. Type 65 olive drab work clothes2.jpg
 [ja] Jungle boots with kevlar-like lining, the same model issued as a personal item is called " [ja])" Combat boots type 2 (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force).jpg
Cold-Weather Boots Compatible with military issue cross-country skis
 [ja] Stored as a weapon, instead of a personal belonging, introduced in 1992. Comes with ammo pouches. In some units, the  [ja] and/or  [ja] are issued . 展示される戦闘防弾チョッキ.jpg
Name tags Unlike the rank/skill insignias (in a green shade of the current camo), usually the name tags are in the olive drab of the Type 65 Work Uniform. Since the army regulation doesn't mention the name tags, each unit has its own regulation for the tags. Therefore, the layout, length, font, letters (Japanese or Latin alphabet), placement, method of attachment (either sewing or using velcro) etc. vary. Some troops do not use name tags for winter jackets.
Tracksuits and running shoes Recruits are required to buy their own tracksuits and a pair of running shoes upon enlistment. Called the "ジャー戦 (Jaasen, literally jersey and combat uniform)", it is composed of a combat jacket, combat cap, trackpants and sneakers. This uniform code is often used in boot camp for jogging, eating in canteen or bathing.
部隊識別帽 (Baseball Cap) Many troops use baseball caps with the troop's logo instead of the issued combat cap. Since it is unofficially introduced, it is not provided by the Force. There are no standards for the cap, although, in many cases the cap has the soldier's family name on top of the left ear.
CAB Clothing Coolnice 2 Pack OD T-shirts Issued to some troops during the 2011 Tohoku campaigns.
Carabiner May be purchased individually, to attach it to the either right or left waist tab on the combat uniform to hang gloves or combat cap.
Shoulder pouch May be purchased individually, since the combat uniform doesn't have shoulder pockets. There are various commercial versions. Some troops use the velcro version to attach unit patches, insignias etc..

Rations[]

See also: Field ration § Asia
  • Type I Combat Rations – Can-meshi (canned type ration packs)[1]
  • Type II Combat Rations – Pack-meshi (boiled in bag type ration packs)[1]
  • – Emergency rations for aircrew, etc. Also used by ASDF & MSDF.[1]
  • – Commercial style perishable food/drink items used in exercises, on base, and when supplying civilians at PR events or during disaster relie.)[1]
  • MCW/LRP ration – Japanese produced equivalent of the American ration.

Infantry weapons[]

Name Type Caliber Origin Notes Image
Standard issue
H&K SFP9-M Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum  Germany Replacement for the SIG P220 beginning in 2020. 323 pistols have been purchased.[2] HK-SFP9 LSH.JPG
SIG Sauer P220 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum   Switzerland Made under license by Minebea, designated the Minebea P9. Used with a leather holster or Safariland leg holster. Standard issue as of 1982.[3] Sig P220 JGSDF 9mm Pistol.JPG
Minebea 9mm Machine Pistol Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum  Japan Made by Minebea. Introduced in 1999, it is the only domestically produced submachine gun of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. It is derived from the Uzi.[4] Minebea 9mm submachine gun 20120408.jpg
Howa Type 20 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Japan Replacement for the Type 89, beginning in 2020. A total of 3,283 rifles have been purchased.[5] 20式5.56mm小銃 (試験用小銃).png
Howa Type 89 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Japan Service rifle, entered service in 1989. Derived from the ArmaLite AR-18.[6] Howa type 89 01.jpg
Sumitomo MINIMI 5.56mm Machine Gun Squad automatic weapon 5.56×45mm NATO  Belgium Made under license by Sumitomo, standard squad-level machine gun. Unique to the Sumitomo Minimi, the barrel has a heat shield.[7] FN MINIMI Standard Right.jpg
NTK/Sumitomo Type 62 machine gun General purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO  Japan Made by Sumitomo. It has been largely superseded by the Minimi, but it is still used for infantry support as a medium machine gun, and in certain vehicle-mounted roles.[8]
Japan Type 62 General Purpose Machine Gun.jpg
NTK/Sumitomo Type 74 In-vehicle machine gun In-vehicle machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO  Japan Fixed-mount variant of the Type 62 used specifically for armoured fighting vehicles.[9] 62式7.62mm機関銃 (8464062457).jpg
Sumitomo M2 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun[10] Heavy machine gun .50 BMG (12.7x99mm)  United States Copy of the M2 Browning made under license by Sumitomo. PEO M2E2-QCB HMG.jpg
M24 Sniper Rifle Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO  United States Made by Remington Arms. Introduced to the JSDF in 2002, it is used by snipers,[11] the 1st Airborne Brigade[12] and Special Forces Group.[13] M24 Rifle (7414626896).jpg
Howa Type 96 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher Automatic grenade launcher 40x46mm  Japan First entered service in 1996. It is a blow forward weapon, and used in both infantry and vehicle roles.[14] Type96 40mm Automatic Grenad Gun.JPG
Type 06 rifle grenade Rifle grenade –  Japan Made by Daikin in 2006. A HEAT rifle grenade that can be attached to either the Howa Type 64 or Type 89.[15] 36IR Type 06 RG.jpg
M67 series fragmentation grenade[16] Hand grenade –  United States M67b.jpg
M18 Claymore mine Directional fragmentation anti-personnel mine –  United States Can be detonated either by tripwire or remote control.[17] US M18a1 claymore mine.jpg
Howa 84RR Recoilless rifle 84x246mm  Sweden Made under license by Howa, designated the 84 mm Recoilless Rifle.[18] Carl Gustav recoilless rifle.jpg
Nissan/IHI Aerospace 110mm LAM Disposable anti-tank rocket launcher 110mm  Germany Made under license by Nissan/IHI IHI Aerospace.[19] Panzerfaust3.jpg
Special forces
H&K USP Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum  Germany Only Japanese Special Forces Group.[20] HKUSP.png
H&K MP7 Personal defense weapon HK 4.6×30mm  Germany Only Japanese Special Forces Group.[21] MP7A1 REMOV.jpg
M4 carbine Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  United States Only Japanese Special Forces Group.[22] PEO M4 Carbine RAS M68 CCO.jpg
FN SCAR Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Belgium Only Japanese Special Forces Group.[23] Scar L Standard.jpg
Heckler & Koch G36[24] Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Germany Only Japanese Special Forces Group[25] Gewehr G36 noBG.jpg
Heckler & Koch HK416 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Germany HK416.jpg
HK417[26] Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO  Germany Heckler & Koch HK417 Sniper Rifle of PASKAL.JPG
M203 grenade launcher[27] Underbarrel grenade launcher 40x46mm  United States PEO M203A2 Grenade Launcher.jpg
M72 LAW (Light Anti-Tank Weapon)[28] Disposable anti-tank rocket launcher 66mm  United States M72 Light Anti-tank Weapon (7414626756).jpg
M32A1 Multiple Grenade Launcher[29] Rotary grenade launcher 40x46mm  South Africa Milkor MGL.jpg
Mortars
Type 96 Heavy mortar (RT 120mm Mortar) Heavy mortar 120mm  France Built under license with the ordnance by Howa. Total of 462 purchased from 1990-2017.[30] JGSDF 120mm mortar RT.JPG
L16 81mm Mortar Mortar 81mm  United Kingdom Built under license with the ordnance by Howa.[31] 81mmMORT L16.png
Hirtenberger M6C-210

(60mm mortar)

Light mortar 60mm  Austria Mo60 newHirtenberg.jpg
Howitzer
FH-70 Towed Howitzer Howitzer 155 mm  United Kingdom
 Germany
 Italy 		Built under license with the ordnance by Japan Steel Works. Total of 480 built as of 2008.[32] Howitzer FH70 03.jpg

Missiles[]

Name Type Caliber Origin Image
Type 01 Light Anti-Tank Missile[33] Anti-tank guided missile 140mm  Japan 01式軽対戦車誘導弾 (8465113148).jpg
Type 79 Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile[34] Heavy anti-tank/landing-craft guided missile 153mm  Japan Type 79 Jyu-MAT anti-tank missile front.jpg
Type 87 Anti-Tank Missile[35] Laser guided anti-tank missile 110mm  Japan JGSDF Type87 ATM.jpg
Type 88 Surface-to-Ship Missile[36] Anti-ship missile 350mm  Japan JGSDF Type88 SSM-03.jpg
Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile[37] Anti-ship missile 350mm  Japan Type 88 (AShM) firing, Japan GSDF.jpg
Type 96 Multi-Purpose Missile System[38] Anti-tank/landing-craft missile 160mm  Japan JGSDF 96MPMS01.JPG
Middle range Multi Purpose Missile System (Chū-MPMS) Anti-tank/landing-craft missile 140cm  Japan 140905-A-BX700-548 (15188229602).jpg
Improved-HAWK Surface-to-air missile 370mm  United States Hawk Launcher.JPG
FIM-92A Stinger[39] Man-portable air-defense system 70mm  United States FIM-92 (JASDF).jpg
Type 81 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-air missile 160mm  Japan JGSDF Type 81 SAM launcher (rear).jpg
Type 91 Portable Surface-to-Air Missile Man portable surface-to-air missile 80mm  Japan Type 91 surface to air missile.jpg
Type 93 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-air missile 80mm  Japan JGSDF Type 93 Surface-to-Air Missile 20070408-02.JPG
Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-air missile 320mm  Japan ０３式中距離地対空誘導弾 高射学校・中SAM射撃.jpg
Type 11 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-air missile 160mm  Japan １１式短距離地対空誘導弾 高射学校・11短SAM.jpg

Vehicles[]

Name Type Quantity Notes Image
Armoured vehicles
Type 10 Main battle tank 103 Built by Mitsubishi, current MBT in Japanese service. JGSDF Type10 tank 20120527-17.JPG
Type 90 Main battle tank 341 Built by Mitsubishi until 2009. Replaced by the Type 10. Japanese Type 90 Tank - 1.jpg
Type 74 Main battle tank 560 Built by Mitsubishi until 1988. Replaced by the Type 90. 74式戦車 (8465384154).jpg
Mitsubishi Type 89 IFV Infantry fighting vehicle 68 Type89 FV.jpg
Type 73 Armored Personnel Carrier Armoured personnel carrier 338 Built by Mitsubishi JGSDF Type73 APC.jpg
Type 96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier[40] Armoured personnel carrier 365 built by Komatsu JGSDF Type96 APC 20120429-02.JPG
Type 16 Wheeled tank destroyer 69 (30 on order) Built by Mitsubishi Maneuver Combat Vehicle 08.jpg
[41] Command and communication vehicle 231 Built by Komatsu. Similar in role to the American M1130 Commander's Vehicle. JGSDF Type82 Command Communication Vehicle 20120610-02.JPG
Type 87 ARV Reconnaissance vehicle 111 built by Komatsu JGSDF Type87 reconnaissance vehicle 20120527-03.JPG
Chemical reconnaissance vehicle 47 Built by Komatsu JGSDF Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle 02.jpg
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear reconnaissance vehicle 17 (33 on order) Built by Komatsu JGSDF NBC reconnaissance vehicle 20120610-06.JPG
Komatsu LAV Armored car 1,818 Built until 2019. JGSDF Light Armored vehicle 20120408-01.JPG
Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle Infantry mobility vehicle 8[42] Built by Thales Australia JGSDF Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle 20161023.jpg
Type 92 Mine Clearance Vehicle Mine clearance vehicle – equipped with a mine-clearing line charge system Built by Nissan Motor Aerospace division (pre-2000)/IHI Aerospace Co., Ltd./Hitachi ９２式地雷原処理車0409 装備 27.jpg
Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV7A1 RAM/RS) Armoured personnel carrier 58 Imported from BAE Systems. JGSDF AAV7(97-0544) right front view at Niconico chokaigi April 28, 2018 03.jpg
Artillery
M270 MLRS Multiple rocket launcher 99 Built under license with the ordnance by IHI AEROSPACE 多連装ロケットシステム 自走発射機Ｍ２７０008b 装備 167.jpg
Built by Hitachi Type 99 ASV 01.jpg
Built by Hitachi 87式砲側弾薬車 (8465278060).jpg
Type 19 155 mm Wheeled Self-propelled Howitzer Self-propelled artillery 7+5 prototype Built by Mitsubishi/Japan Steel Works JGSDF 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer prototype.png
Type 99 155 mm Self-propelled Howitzer Self-propelled artillery 111 Built by Mitsubishi/Japan Steel Works 99式自走155mmりゅう弾砲 (8464256105).jpg
M110 Self-propelled Howitzer Self-propelled artillery 91 Built under license with the ordnance by Japan Steel Works and Komatsu 203mm Self-Propelled Howitzer M110A2.JPG
Type 96 120 mm Self-propelled Mortar Self-propelled mortar 24 Nicknamed the Gottohanma (God hammer). Built by Hitachi/Howa[43] JGSDF Type96 120M(SP).jpg
Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun 52 Built by Mitsubishi JGSDF type 87 Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun 02.jpg
Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle
Type 11 Armoured Recovery Vehicle Armoured recovery vehicle 2 Built by Mitsubishi １１式戦車回収車.jpg
Type 90 Armoured Recovery Vehicle Armoured recovery vehicle ≈30 Built by Mitsubishi Type90 armoured recovery vehicle.JPG
Type 78 Armoured Recovery Vehicle Armoured recovery vehicle ≈50 Built by Mitsubishi JGSDF Type 78 Tank Recovery in senzou 20130519-04.JPG
Type 91 Armoured Vehicle-launched Bridge Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 22 Built by Mitsubishi Type91 Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 004.jpg
Miscellaneous
Hitachi Type 73 Artillery tractor Built by Hitachi
Mitsubishi Type 73 Light Truck Off-road vehicle Built by Mitsubishi. Production ceased in 1997. JGSDF Type73 Light Truck 20081025-1.JPG
Toyota Type 73 Medium Truck Four-wheel drive truck Built by Toyota. Used specifically for transport purposes. Type 73 chugata truck 46-1178.jpg
Isuzu Type 73 Heavy Truck Heavy truck Built by Isuzu. JGSDF-3.5tdump.JPG
Toyota High Mobility Vehicle Four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle 3,000 Built by Toyota. Production ceased in 2001. JASDF Toyota Mega Cruiser(45-5910) left front view at Hamamatsu Air Base October 20, 2019 01.jpg
Honda XL250 Reconnaissance motorcycle Built by Honda. Production ceased in 1992. JGSDF XLR250R (HONDA) 3.jpg

Aircraft[]

The JGSDF operates 497 fixed-wing and rotary aircraft as of 2014.[44]

Name Role Type Number[44] Notes Photo
Fixed-wing aircraft
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey V/STOL military transport aircraft CV-22B 17 on order[45] An MV-22 Osprey prepares to land USS Iwo Jima.jpg
Beechcraft Super King Air Utility and liaison LR-2 7 One lost on 15 May 2017.[46] LR-2.JPG
Mitsubishi MU-2 Utility and liaison LR-1 2 LR-1.JPG
Helicopters
Boeing AH-64 Apache Attack helicopter AH-64DJP 12 13 built by Fuji. One crashed on 5 February 2018.[47] JGSDF AH-64D 20120108-01.JPG
Bell AH-1 Cobra Attack helicopter AH-1S 88 Built by Fuji. AH-1SinTakayubaru.JPG
Kawasaki OH-1 Scout helicopter OH-1 38 Up to 112 on order. Replacing the OH-6D fleet. OH-1 JGSDF 20080518 4.jpg
OH-6D Scout helicopter OH-6D 106 Built by Kawasaki. Being slowly replaced by the Kawasaki OH-1. Hughes OH-6.jpg
Boeing CH-47 Chinook Transport helicopter CH-47J
CH-47JA 		58 Built by Kawasaki CH-47JA 20090822 Yokota AFB-02.JPG
UH-60 Black Hawk Transport helicopter UH-60JA 34 Most built by Mitsubishi JGSDF UH-60JA 20090822-02.JPG
Bell UH-1 Utility helicopter UH-1H
UH-1J 		153 Built by Fuji. To be replaced by a version of the Bell 412 EPI.[48][49][50][51] JGSDF UH-1J 20120520-01.JPG
Enstrom 480 Trainer helicopter TH-480B 12 8 on order. JGSDF TH-480B(62356) at Camp Akeno October 2, 2016.jpg
Eurocopter EC 225 VIP helicopter EC 225LP 3 Replacing the AS332L[52][53] Eurocopter EC 225 JGSDF JG1021 20120108-2.JPG
UAVs
and Recon unmanned aerial vehicle Small helicopter unmanned aerial vehicle. Primarily used as a forward reconnaissance platform for field artillery.[54][55] 遠隔操縦観測システム 無人機.jpg
Boeing Insitu ScanEagle Recon unmanned aerial vehicle 1 Delivered by Insitu Pacific[56]
Yamaha R-MAX Recon unmanned aerial vehicle Small helicopter unmanned aerial vehicle[57]
Honeywell RQ-16 T-Hawk Surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle Apparently in service in some numbers with the Central Readiness Force. Used primarily for hazardous area reconnaissance (e.g. radiation survey). MicroAirVehicle.jpg

Historic, retired or reserve equipment[]

Small arms[]

Name Type Caliber Origin Notes Image
Howa Type 64 Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO  Japan Standard issue until it was replaced by the Howa Type 89 in 1989. It was also used as a sniper rifle, until it was replaced by the M24 in 2002.[58] Type 64 Rifle.jpg
M1 Garand[59] Battle rifle .30-06 Springfield  United States Standard issue until it was replaced by the Type 64 in 1964. M1-Garand-Rifle.jpg
M1 carbine Carbine .30 Carbine  United States Acquired through the Military Assistance Program.[60] M1 carbine kahr.jpg
M1A1 Thompson Submachine gun .45 ACP  United States Used in the GSDF until the 1970s ThompsonM1A1VWM.jpg
M3 submachine gun Submachine gun .45 ACP  United States Still used in limited numbers by vehicle crews.[61] M3-SMG (1).jpg
M1903 Springfield Bolt-action rifle .30-06 Springfield  United States M1903-Springfield-Rifle.jpg
M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle Light machine gun .30-06 Springfield  United States Army Heritage Museum B.A.R..jpg
M1919 Browning machine gun Medium machine gun .30-06 Springfield  United States Yoddhasthal Permanent Exhibition Southern command Indian Army Bhopal (54).jpg
M2 flamethrower Flamethrower Napalm/gasoline tanks  United States M2FlamethrowerVWM02.jpg
New Nambu M66 Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum Prototype only
M1911 pistol Pistol .45 ACP  United States M1911 A1 pistol.jpg
Colt Detective Special Revolver .38 Special  United States Colt Detective-JH01.jpg
Mk 2 grenade Grenade -  United States Ex-US Army stock Mk 2 grenade-IMG 7500-white.jpg
M26 grenade Grenade -  United States Ex-US Army stock M-61Grenade.jpg
MK3 grenade Grenade -  United States Ex-US Army stock
M31 HEAT rifle grenade Rifle grenade 66mm  United States Used on the Howa Type 64 and M1 Garand.

Personal equipment[]

Name Type Notes Image
U.S. Army M-1943 Uniform Uniform Japanese produced variants of 1950 & 1951 patterns M1943 Field Jacket.jpg
M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Uniform Japanese-produced Heavy Hints 1962 Page 3.jpg
All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment Uniform Japanese-produced Alice01a.jpg
M1 and M1905E1 bayonets Bayonet Japanese-produced M1bayonet.JPG
M4 bayonet Bayonet Japanese-produced
M5 bayonet Bayonet Japanese-produced US-Military-M5-Bayonet1.jpg
C-rations Rations Crations-museumdisplay.jpg
D-rations/Tropical Bars Rations D ration chocolate bar.jpg
M-1942 mess kit Mess kit US Army mess kits - IMG 1506.JPG
T-10 parachute Parachute Produced under licence by Fuji Sangyo Co. Ltd. () SCIE T10 image1.jpg
G-11 Cargo Parachute Parachute Produced under licence by
G-12 Cargo Parachute Parachute Produced under licence by Fuji Sangyo Co. Ltd.

Vehicles[]

Name Type Origin Image
M4 Sherman Medium tank  United States M4 Sherman tank 'Babs' - Collings Foundation - Massachusetts - DSC07115.jpg
M24 Chaffee Light tank  United States M24 Chaffee 33314 4CV pic07.JPG
M41 Walker Bulldog Light tank  United States M41 Walker Bulldog (Jeff Kubina).jpg
Type 61 Main battle tank  Japan Museum of JGSDF Camp Zentsuji Kagawa Pref11n.jpg
Type 60 Armoured Personnel Carrier[62][63] Armoured personnel carrier  Japan JGSDF Type 60 APC right front view at Camp Shinodayama April 20, 2014.jpg
Toyota FQ-15[64] Truck  Japan
Type 60 106 mm Self-propelled Recoilless gun Tank destroyer  Japan JGSDF Type 60 Self-propelled Recoilless Gun front view at Camp Uji November 26, 2016 01.jpg
Type 60 81 mm Self-propelled mortar Self propelled mortar  Japan Type60 81mm self-propelled gun JGSDF.JPG
Type 60 107 mm Self-propelled mortar Self propelled mortar  Japan 107ミリ自走迫撃砲.JPG
Type 74 105 mm Self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer  Japan Type74SPHleftfront.jpg
Type 75 130 mm Multiple Surface-to-Surface Rocket Multiple rocket launcher  Japan Type75MRLleftfront.jpg
Type 99 155 mm self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer  Japan Yoka002.JPG
M19 Gun Motor Carriage SPAA Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon  United States M-19 Self-propelled AA Artillery - Flickr - XxSTRYKERxX (1).jpg
M42 40 mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon  United States M42 Duster in 1968.jpg

Artillery[]

Name Type Caliber Origin Image
Type 64 Anti-Tank Missile MCLOS wire-guided anti-tank missile 120mm  Japan Type 73 truck with Type 64 ATGM.jpg
M51 75 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Anti-aircraft gun 75mm  United States Skysweeper 3.jpg
L-90 35mm Anti-Aircraft Twin Cannon Autocannon 35mm   Switzerland Japanese L90 or GDF-002 35 mm twin cannon.jpg
Bofors 40 mm gun Autocannon 40mm  Sweden Boffin 40mm bofors cfb borden 1.jpg

Aircraft[]

Name Type Origin Image
Kawasaki KAQ-1 Target drone  Japan KawasakiKAQ1DroneCAM07.jpg
Kawasaki KAT-1 Trainer aircraft  Japan Kawasaki KAT-1.png
Beechcraft/Fuji T-34 Mentor (Model B45) Trainer aircraft  United States T-34C-1.jpg
Fuji LM-1 Nikko[65] Military communications aircraft  Japan Fuji LM-1 JASDF Lakeland FL 22.04.09R.jpg
Fuji TL-1 Trainer aircraft  Japan Fuji Heavy Industries KM-2, in Kota Town.jpg
Mitsubishi (Sikorsky) H-19C Utility helicopter  United States

Built on license

Sikorsky S-55 inflight (altered).jpg
Kawasaki (Hughes) TH-55J Utility and trainer helicopter  United States

Built on license

Schweizer 300C (269C), Flygvapenmuseum AN0771616.jpg
Kawasaki KH-4 Utility helicopter  Japan Kawasaki KH-4 VH-JAJ close-up (cropped).jpg
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Hughes) OH-6 Light Observation Helicopter  United States

Built on license

Hughes YOH-6A Cayuse US Army in flight.jpg

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