The Howa Type 20 Assault Rifle (20式小銃, ni-maru-shiki-shōjū), referred to as the Type 20 5.56mm Rifle (20式5.56mm小銃, ni-maru-shiki-go-ten-go-roku-miri-shōjū), [4] is an assault rifle developed for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force by Howa.

2020年5月18日 · The new Howa Type 20 with Beretta GLX-160 UBG and bayonet (Japanese Ministry of Defense) The new rifle will replace the 5.56x45mm Type 89, adopted 30 years ago, and is approximately 78cm or 30.7in long and reportedly weighs around 3.5 kg or 7.7lbs.

2023年10月24日 · The Type 20 has a telescopic stock with adjustable cheek and shoulder pads, and a vertical foregrip with integral bipod that can be removed with a quick-release fitting. There are five steps in the telescopic stock, giving users a good range of customization options.

2023年3月23日 · Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) showcased the Japan Ground Self Defense Force’s (JGSDF) latest standard-issue rifle, the Type 20 Howa at the DSEI Japan expo held in Chiba from 15 to 17 March.

2024年4月27日 · The Howa Type 20 is a 5.56 caliber assault rifle with a short-stroke gas-piston system and a rotating bolt design. It uses standard STANAG magazines and has a three-position fire selector that offers safe, semi-automatic, and full-automatic fire.

2024年12月9日 · The Type 20 Rifle uses stainless steel and special coatings, thereby enhancing its durability in harsh environments. It also has rails on the upper and side sections for attaching accessories, including optical scopes, tactical flashlights, grenade launchers, and hand grips.

The Howa Type 20 (Japanese: 20式小銃, ni-maru-shiki-shōjū) is a Japanese assault rifle designed and produced by Howa. It is intended to replace the Howa Type 89 as the standard-issue rifle of the Japan Self-Defense Forces.

The Howa Type 20 assault rifle (20式小銃), was announced officially in May of 2020 as the next model of standard issue infantry rifle for the Japanese Ground Self-defense Forces. Its development was initiated by a request issued in 2014 from the …

2024年3月2日 · The Howa Type 20 is a modern assault rifle that marks a significant upgrade in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's arsenal, designed for reliability and adaptability in various combat...

Type 20 may refer to: Belgian State Railways Type 20, steam locomotive; Bristol Type 20, WW1 monoplane British aeroplane; Howa Type 20, Japanese 5.56mm rifle; QBZ-191, Chinese 5.8×42mm rifle; Junkers Type 20, 2-seater monoplane German aeroplane