Type 99 155mm howitzer

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:artillery
gptkbp:armor light armor for protection
gptkbp:barrel_type various types of 155mm shells
gptkbp:caliber 155 mm
gptkbp:combat_experience has seen combat experience in various exercises
gptkbp:crew 4-5 personnel
gptkbp:deployment rapid deployment in combat zones
gptkbp:design modern design with advanced technology
gptkbp:development developed in the late 1990s
gptkbp:elevation -3 to +70 degrees
gptkbp:engine gptkb:diesel_engine
gptkbp:explores 360 degrees
gptkbp:exported_to limited export to other countries
gptkbp:features self-loading mechanism
gptkbp:fire_department automated fire control system
gptkbp:future_prospects expected to remain in service for years to come
gptkbp:has_ability high precision and rapid response
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Type 99 155mm howitzer
gptkbp:integration integrated with command and control systems
gptkbp:is_compared_to compared to Western self-propelled howitzers
gptkbp:is_targeted_at GPS-guided munitions available
gptkbp:length approximately 7.5 meters
gptkbp:logistics requires logistical support for operations
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Norinco
gptkbp:operational_range effective range of 30 km
gptkbp:origin gptkb:China
gptkbp:performance high performance in artillery roles
gptkbp:propulsion tracked
gptkbp:range up to 40 km with extended-range projectiles
gptkbp:rate_of_fire up to 6 rounds per minute
gptkbp:reliability high reliability in field conditions
gptkbp:role indirect fire support
gptkbp:service in active service with the PLA
gptkbp:sights day/night sighting system
gptkbp:strategic_importance important for modern warfare strategies
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Type_05_155mm_howitzer
gptkbp:system integrated artillery system
gptkbp:training used for training artillery units
gptkbp:transportation high mobility on various terrains
transported by truck or tank transporter
gptkbp:type gptkb:artillery
gptkbp:upgrades upgradable with new technology
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:People's_Liberation_Army
gptkbp:variant multiple variants exist
gptkbp:weight approximately 30 tons
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:2001
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Japan_Ground_Self-Defense_Force
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5