howa type 89

The Type 89 is a select-fire gas-operated assault rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. It is the standard issue rifle of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). It was succeeded by the Howa Type 20.

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length: 864 mm
Barrel length: 420 mm
Weight: 3.5 kg unloaded
Magazine capacity: 30 rds

See also

• Howa Type 64
• List of weapons
• Wikipedia: Howa Type 89