List of equipment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

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

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Uniforms

Camouflage patterns

Name	Used by	Notes	Period used
	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). +more 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)
	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
	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
	Recently adopted by the JGSDF	Modified from 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
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

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* See also: Asia A-M

Other equipment

Name	Description	Image
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. +more
Type 88 Helmet	Japanese version of Kevlar PASGT helmet, replacing Type 66 helmet.
Combat Underwear Type 2	Khaki flame-resistant T-shirt, mainly used for ceremonial purposes.
	Miscellaneous clothing.
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).
	Issued as a personal item.
	Jungle boots with kevlar-like lining, the same model issued as a personal item is called ")"
Cold-Weather Boots	Compatible with military issue cross-country skis
	Stored as a weapon, instead of a personal belonging, introduced in 1992. Comes with ammo pouches. In some units, the and/or are issued .
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.

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Rations

Type I Combat Rations - Can-meshi (canned type ration packs) *Type II Combat Rations - Pack-meshi (boiled in bag type ration packs) *Survival Ration Pack - Emergency rations for aircrew, etc. Also used by ASDF & MSDF. +more *Training Rations - Commercial style perishable food/drink items used in exercises, on base, and when supplying civilians at PR events or during disaster relie. ) *MCW/LRP ration - Japanese produced equivalent of the American ration.

Important

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Kawasaki Aerospace Company

Mortar (weapon)

5.56×45mm NATO

Surface-to-air missile

Special Forces Group (Japan)

Armoured recovery vehicle

Infantry weapons

Name	Type	Caliber	Origin	Notes	Image
Standard issue	Standard issue	Standard issue	Standard issue	Standard issue	Standard issue
H&K SFP9-M	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum		Replacement for the SIG P220 beginning in 2020. 323 pistols have been purchased. +more
Minebea P9	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum		Made under license by Minebea, designated the Minebea P9. Used with a leather holster or Safariland leg holster. Standard issue as of 1982.
Minebea 9mm Machine Pistol	Submachine gun	9×19mm Parabellum		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.
Howa Type 20	Assault rifle	5. 56×45mm NATO		Replacement for the Type 89, beginning in 2020. A total of 3,283 rifles have been purchased.
Howa Type 89	Assault rifle	5. 56×45mm NATO		Service rifle, entered service in 1989. Derived from the ArmaLite AR-18.
Sumitomo MINIMI 5. 56mm Machine Gun	Squad automatic weapon	5. 56×45mm NATO		Made under license by Sumitomo, standard squad-level machine gun. Unique to the Sumitomo Minimi, the barrel has a heat shield.
NTK/Sumitomo Type 62 machine gun	General purpose machine gun	7. 62×51mm NATO		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.
NTK/Sumitomo Type 74 In-vehicle machine gun	In-vehicle machine gun	7. 62×51mm NATO		Fixed-mount variant of the Type 62 used specifically for armoured fighting vehicles.
Sumitomo M2 12. 7mm Heavy Machine Gun	Heavy machine gun	. 50 BMG (12. 7x99mm)		Copy of the M2 Browning made under license by Sumitomo.
M24 Sniper Rifle	Sniper rifle	7. 62×51mm NATO		Made by Remington Arms. Introduced to the JSDF in 2002, it is used by snipers, the 1st Airborne Brigade and Special Forces Group.
Howa Type 96 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher	Automatic grenade launcher	40x46mm		First entered service in 1996. It is a blow forward weapon, and used in both infantry and vehicle roles.
Type 06 rifle grenade	Rifle grenade
	Made by Daikin in 2006. A HEAT rifle grenade that can be attached to either the Howa Type 64 or Type 89.
M67 series fragmentation grenade	Hand grenade
M18 Claymore mine	Directional fragmentation anti-personnel mine
	Can be detonated either by tripwire or remote control.
Howa 84RR	Recoilless rifle	84x246mm		Made under license by Howa, designated the 84 mm Recoilless Rifle.
Nissan110mm LAM	Disposable anti-tank rocket launcher	110mm		Made under license by Nissan/IHI IHI Aerospace.
Special forces	Special forces	Special forces	Special forces	Special forces	Special forces
H&K USP	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum		Only Japanese Special Forces Group.
H&K MP7	Personal defense weapon	HK 4. 6×30mm		Only Japanese Special Forces Group.
M4 carbine	Assault rifle	5. 56×45mm NATO		Only Japanese Special Forces Group.
FN SCAR	Assault rifle	5. 56×45mm NATO		Only Japanese Special Forces Group.
Heckler & Koch G36	Assault rifle	5. 56×45mm NATO		Only Japanese Special Forces Group
Heckler & Koch HK416	Assault rifle	5. 56×45mm NATO
HK417	Battle rifle	7. 62×51mm NATO
M203 grenade launcher	Underbarrel grenade launcher	40x46mm
M72 LAW (Light Anti-Tank Weapon)	Disposable anti-tank rocket launcher	66mm
M32A1 Multiple Grenade Launcher	Rotary grenade launcher	40x46mm

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Artillery and missile systems

Name	Type	Caliber	Origin	Notes	Image
Mortars	Mortars	Mortars	Mortars	Mortars	Mortars
Type 96 Heavy mortar (RT 120mm Mortar)	Heavy mortar	120mm		Built under license with the ordnance by Howa. Total of 462 purchased from 1990-2017. +more
L16 81mm Mortar	Mortar	81mm		Built under license with the ordnance by Howa.
Hirtenberger M6C-210 (60mm mortar)	Light mortar	60mm
Howitzer	Howitzer	Howitzer	Howitzer	Howitzer	Howitzer
FH-70 Towed Howitzer	Howitzer	155 mm		Built under license with the ordnance by Japan Steel Works. Total of 480 built as of 2008.
Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile	Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile	Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile	Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile	Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile	Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile
Type 01 Light Anti-Tank Missile	Anti-tank guided missile	140mm		Built by Kawasaki.
Middle range Multi-Purpose Missile System (Chū-MPMS)	Anti-tank/landing-craft missile	140mm		Built by Kawasaki.
Type 96 Multi-Purpose Missile System	Anti-tank/landing-craft missile	160mm		Built by Kawasaki.
Type 87 Anti-Tank Missile	Laser guided anti-tank missile	110mm		Built by Kawasaki.
Type 79 Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile	Heavy anti-tank/landing-craft guided missile	153mm		Built by Kawasaki.
Surface-to-air missile	Surface-to-air missile	Surface-to-air missile	Surface-to-air missile	Surface-to-air missile	Surface-to-air missile
Type 91 Portable Surface-to-Air Missile	Man portable surface-to-air missile	80mm		Built by Toshiba.
FIM-92A Stinger	Man-portable air-defense system	70mm
Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile	Surface-to-air missile	320mm		Built by Mitsubishi/Toshiba.
Improved-HAWK	Surface-to-air missile	370mm		Made under license by Mitsubishi/Toshiba.
Type 93 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile	Surface-to-air missile	80mm		Built by Toshiba.
Type 11 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile	Surface-to-air missile	160mm		Built by Toshiba.
Type 81 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile	Surface-to-air missile	160mm		Built by Toshiba.
Surface-to-Ship Missile	Surface-to-Ship Missile	Surface-to-Ship Missile	Surface-to-Ship Missile	Surface-to-Ship Missile	Surface-to-Ship Missile
Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile	Anti-ship missile	350mm		Built by Mitsubishi.
Type 88 Surface-to-Ship Missile	Anti-ship missile	350mm		Built by Mitsubishi.

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Vehicles

Name	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Armoured vehicles	Armoured vehicles	Armoured vehicles	Armoured vehicles	Armoured vehicles
Type 10		Main battle tank	103	Built by Mitsubishi, current MBT in Japanese service.
Type 90		Main battle tank	341	Built by Mitsubishi until 2009. +more Replaced by the Type 10.
Type 74		Main battle tank	560	Built by Mitsubishi until 1988. Replaced by the Type 90.
Mitsubishi Type 89 IFV		Infantry fighting vehicle	68
Type 73 Armored Personnel Carrier		Armoured personnel carrier	338	Built by Mitsubishi
Type 96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier		Armoured personnel carrier	365	built by Komatsu
Type 16		Wheeled tank destroyer	142	Built by Mitsubishi
Type 82 Command and Communication Vehicle		Command and communication vehicle	231	Built by Komatsu. Similar in role to the American M1130 Commander's Vehicle.
Type 87 ARV		Reconnaissance vehicle	111	built by Komatsu
Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle		Chemical reconnaissance vehicle	47	Built by Komatsu
NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle		Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear reconnaissance vehicle	17 (33 on order)	Built by Komatsu
Komatsu LAV		Armored car	1,818	Built until 2019.
Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle		Infantry mobility vehicle	8	Built by Thales Australia
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
Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV7A1 RAM/RS)		Armoured personnel carrier	58	Imported from BAE Systems.
Self propelled artillery	Self propelled artillery	Self propelled artillery	Self propelled artillery	Self propelled artillery
M270 MLRS		Multiple rocket launcher	99	Built under license with the ordnance by IHI AEROSPACE
Type 19 155 mm Wheeled Self-propelled Howitzer		Self-propelled artillery	7+5 prototype	Built by Japan Steel Works
Type 99 155 mm Self-propelled Howitzer		Self-propelled artillery	111	Built by Mitsubishi/Japan Steel Works
M110 Self-propelled Howitzer		Self-propelled artillery	91	Built under license with the ordnance by Japan Steel Works and Komatsu
Type 96 120 mm Self-propelled Mortar		Self-propelled mortar	24	Nicknamed the Gottohanma (God hammer). Built by Hitachi/Howa
Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun		Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun	52	Built by Mitsubishi
Type 99 Artillery Support Vehicle		Ammunition resupply vehicle		Built by Hitachi
Type 87 Artillery Support Vehicle		Ammunition resupply vehicle		Built by Hitachi
Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle	Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle	Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle	Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle	Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle
Type 11 Armoured Recovery Vehicle		Armoured recovery vehicle	2	Built by Mitsubishi
Type 90 Armoured Recovery Vehicle		Armoured recovery vehicle	≈30	Built by Mitsubishi
Type 78 Armoured Recovery Vehicle		Armoured recovery vehicle	≈50	Built by Mitsubishi
Type 91 Armoured Vehicle-launched Bridge		Armoured vehicle-launched bridge	22	Built by Mitsubishi
Miscellaneous	Miscellaneous	Miscellaneous	Miscellaneous	Miscellaneous
Mitsubishi Type 73 Light Truck		Off-road vehicle		Built by Mitsubishi. Production ceased in 1997.
Toyota Type 73 Medium Truck		Four-wheel drive truck		Built by Toyota. Used specifically for transport purposes.
Isuzu Type 73 Heavy Truck		Heavy truck		Built by Isuzu.
Mitsubishi Fuso Type 74 Extra Large Truck		Heavy truck		Built by Mitsubishi Fuso (formerly Mitsubishi Motors)
Mitsubishi Fuso Type 73 Semi-trailer Truck		Semi-trailer truck		Built by Mitsubishi Fuso (formerly Mitsubishi Motors)
Toyota High Mobility Vehicle		Four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle	3,000	Built by Toyota. Production ceased in 2001.
Honda XL250		Reconnaissance motorcycle		Built by Honda. Production ceased in 1992.

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Aircraft

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

Name	Origin	Role	Type	Number	Notes
Fixed-wing aircraft	Fixed-wing aircraft	Fixed-wing aircraft	Fixed-wing aircraft	Fixed-wing aircraft	Fixed-wing aircraft
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey		V/STOL military transport aircraft	CV-22B	17 on order
Beechcraft Super King Air		Utility and liaison	LR-2	7	One lost on 15 May 2017. +more
Mitsubishi MU-2		Utility and liaison	LR-1	2
Rotary-wing aircraft	Rotary-wing aircraft	Rotary-wing aircraft	Rotary-wing aircraft	Rotary-wing aircraft	Rotary-wing aircraft
Boeing AH-64 Apache		Attack helicopter	AH-64DJP	12	13 built by Fuji. One crashed on 5 February 2018.
Bell AH-1 Cobra		Attack helicopter	AH-1S	88	Built by Fuji.
Kawasaki OH-1			OH-1	132	Up to 112 on order. Replacing the OH-6D fleet.
OH-6D		Scout helicopter	OH-6D	106	Built by Kawasaki. Being slowly replaced by the Kawasaki OH-1.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook		Transport helicopter	CH-47JCH-47JA	58	Built by Kawasaki
UH-60 Black Hawk		Transport helicopter	UH-60JA	34	Most built by Mitsubishi
Bell UH-1		Utility helicopter	UH-1HUH-1J	153	Built by Fuji. To be replaced by a version of the Bell 412 EPI.
Enstrom 480		Trainer helicopter	TH-480B	12	8 on order.
Eurocopter EC 225		VIP helicopter	EC 225LP	3	Replacing the AS332L
UAVs	UAVs	UAVs	UAVs	UAVs	UAVs
Fuji FFOS and Fuji FFRS		Recon unmanned aerial vehicle			Small helicopter unmanned aerial vehicle. Primarily used as a forward reconnaissance platform for field artillery.
Boeing Insitu ScanEagle		Recon unmanned aerial vehicle		1	Delivered by Insitu Pacific
Yamaha R-MAX		Recon unmanned aerial vehicle			Small helicopter unmanned aerial vehicle
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).

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Historic, retired or reserve equipment

Small arms

Howa Type 64	Battle rifle	7. +more62×51mm NATO	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.
M1 Garand	Battle rifle	. 30-06 Springfield	Standard issue until it was replaced by the Type 64 in 1964.
M1 carbine	Carbine	. 30 Carbine	Acquired through the Military Assistance Program.
M1A1 Thompson	Submachine gun	. 45 ACP	Used in the GSDF until the 1970s
M3 submachine gun	Submachine gun	. 45 ACP	Still used in limited numbers by vehicle crews.
M1903 Springfield	Bolt-action rifle	. 30-06 Springfield
M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle	Light machine gun	. 30-06 Springfield
M1919 Browning machine gun	Medium machine gun	. 30-06 Springfield
M2 flamethrower	Flamethrower	Napalm/gasoline tanks
New Nambu M66	Submachine gun	9×19mm Parabellum	Prototype only
M1911 pistol	Pistol	. 45 ACP
Colt Detective Special	Revolver	. 38 Special
Mk 2 grenade	Grenade		Ex-US Army stock
M26 grenade	Grenade		Ex-US Army stock
MK3 grenade	Grenade		Ex-US Army stock
M31 HEAT rifle grenade	Rifle grenade	66mm	Used on the Howa Type 64 and M1 Garand.

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Personal equipment

+more_Army_M-1943_Uniform'>U. S. Army M-1943 Uniform	Uniform	Japanese produced variants of 1950 & 1951 patterns
M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment	Uniform	Japanese-produced
All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment	Uniform	Japanese-produced
M1 and M1905E1 bayonets	Bayonet	Japanese-produced
M4 bayonet	Bayonet	Japanese-produced
M5 bayonet	Bayonet	Japanese-produced
C-rations	Rations
D-rations/Tropical Bars	Rations
M-1942 mess kit	Mess kit
T-10 parachute	Parachute	Produced under licence by Fuji Sangyo Co. Ltd. (Fujikura Parachute)
G-11 Cargo Parachute	Parachute	Produced under licence by Fujikura Parachute
G-12 Cargo Parachute	Parachute	Produced under licence by Fuji Sangyo Co. Ltd.

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Artillery and missile systems

Mortar
	mortar	81mm
M2 mortar	mortar	60mm
M1 mortar	mortar	81mm
M2 mortar	mortar	107mm
Howitzer	Howitzer	Howitzer	Howitzer	Howitzer
M1A1 howitzer	Howitzer	75mm
M2A1 howitzer	Howitzer	105mm
M2 howitzer	Howitzer	155mm
M1 howitzer	Howitzer	155mm
M2 howitzer	Howitzer	203mm
Anti-aircraft gun	Anti-aircraft gun	Anti-aircraft gun	Anti-aircraft gun	Anti-aircraft gun
L-90 35mm Anti-Aircraft Twin Cannon	Autocannon	35mm
Bofors 40 mm gun	Autocannon	40mm
M51 75 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun	Anti-aircraft gun	75mm
M1 90 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun	Anti-aircraft gun	90mm
Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile	Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile	Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile	Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile	Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile
Type 64 Anti-Tank Missile	MCLOS wire-guided anti-tank missile	120mm
Surface-to-air missile	Surface-to-air missile	Surface-to-air missile	Surface-to-air missile	Surface-to-air missile
MIM-3 Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile	Surface-to-Air Missile	370mm

Vehicles

Armoured vehicles
Type 61	Main battle tank
M41 Walker Bulldog	Light tank
M24 Chaffee	Light tank
M4 Sherman	Medium tank
Type 60 Armoured Personnel Carrier	Armoured personnel carrier
M20	Reconnaissance vehicle
M8 Greyhound	Reconnaissance vehicle
Self propelled artillery	Self propelled artillery	Self propelled artillery	Self propelled artillery
Type 60 106 mm Self-propelled Recoilless gun	Tank destroyer
Type 60 107 mm Self-propelled mortar	Self propelled mortar
Type 60 81 mm Self-propelled mortar	Self propelled mortar
Type 74 105 mm Self-propelled howitzer	Self-propelled howitzer
M52A1 self-propelled howitzer	Self-propelled howitzer
M44A1 self-propelled howitzer	Self-propelled howitzer
Type 75 130 mm Multiple Surface-to-Surface Rocket	Multiple rocket launcher
Type 67 Model 30 Rocket Artillery	Multiple rocket launcher
M42 40 mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun	Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon
M19 Gun Motor Carriage SPAA	Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon
M8 Tractor	Artillery tractor
M5 Tractor	Artillery tractor
M4 Tractor	Artillery tractor
Type 73 Artillery Support Vehicle	Ammunition resupply vehicle
Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle	Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle	Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle	Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle
	Armoured recovery vehicle
M32 Tank Recovery Vehicle	Armoured recovery vehicle
	Armoured vehicle-launched bridge
Miscellaneous	Miscellaneous	Miscellaneous	Miscellaneous
Mitsubishi Jeep J-series	Off-road vehicle
Toyota BQ/FQ10・15/HQ15 series	Truck
Dodge WC series	Four-wheel drive truck
Isuzu TS/TW series	Four-wheel drive truck
GMC CCKW	Six-wheel drive truck
M25 Tank Transporter	Semi-trailer truck

Aircraft

Kawasaki KAQ-1	Target drone
Kawasaki KAT-1	Trainer aircraft
Beechcraft/Fuji T-34 Mentor (Model B45)	Trainer aircraft
Fuji LM-1 Nikko	Military communications aircraft
Fuji TL-1	Trainer aircraft
Mitsubishi (Sikorsky) H-19C	Utility helicopter	Built on license
Kawasaki (Hughes) TH-55J	Utility and trainer helicopter	Built on license
Kawasaki KH-4	Utility helicopter
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Hughes) OH-6	Light Observation Helicopter	Built on license

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