| Type 66 howitzer | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Towed howitzer |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| Used by | China Sri Lanka Angola Albania Cambodia |
| Wars | Sino-Vietnamese War Sino-Vietnamese conflicts (1979–1991) Sri Lankan Civil War Kosovo War |
| Specifications | |
| Shell | Separate loading charge and projectile |
| Caliber | 152.4 mm (6 in)[1] |
| Breech | Vertical semi-automatic sliding-wedge |
| Recoil | Hydraulic buffer and hydro-pneumatic recuperator |
| Carriage | Split trail |
The Type 66 is a 152 mm towed howitzer used by the People's Liberation Army of China. The gun system is developed from the Soviet D-20 towed artillery. In addition to conventional shells the gun is capable of firing Type MP-152 rocket-assisted projectiles.[1] In some cases a gun-shield is fitted but this is not universal.[1]
- ^ a b c "Gun - 152 mm, Chinese Gun Howitzer Type 66 (1970-1990)". Collections. Royal Armouries. Retrieved 3 February 2022.