| Howa Type 96 | |
|---|---|
 Howa Type 96 AGL on display | |
| Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1996–present |
| Used by | Japan |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Howa[1] |
| Manufacturer | Howa |
| Produced | 1996–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 24.5 kg[1] |
| Length | 975 mm[2] |
| Barrel length | 454 mm[2] |
| Cartridge | 40×56mm[3] |
| Caliber | 40 mm |
| Action | Blow forward |
| Rate of fire | 250-350 rpm[1] |
| Maximum firing range | 1500 m |
| Feed system | 50-grenades belt |
| Sights | Ladder |
The Howa Type 96 automatic grenade launcher (AGL) (96式40mm自動てき弾銃, 96-shiki 40-miri jidōtekidanjū) is a Japanese automatic grenade launcher made by Howa since 1996.
- ^ a b c "96式 40mm自動てき弾銃" (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2009-01-06. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ^ a b "96式40mm自動てき(擲)弾銃" (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2009-11-12. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
- ^ "96式40ｍｍ自動てき弾銃". Retrieved May 27, 2024.