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Type 24 MM


24式機動120mm迫撃砲


Overview


Type 24 MM

Frontal view of Type 24 Mobile 120mm Mortar seen in 2025 with roof hatches open and armament raised.
Source: Japan MOD - © CC BY-SA 4.0

Origin
Japan
Type
Self-propelled mortar
Entered service
2026 (estimate)
Status
On order
Development
2010 - 2024
Developer
Japan
Production
2024 - Present
Producer
Japan - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Unit cost
1.1 billion yen in 2026
Number produced
1 prototype funded in 2019
24 produced or on order by 2026
Requirement of 102 vehicles as of 2026
Designations
Type 24 MM / Mobile Mortar
24式機動120mm迫撃砲
Notable users
Japan - JGSDF

Details


Facts Type 24 MM
General
Origin
Japan
Type
Self-propelled mortar
Crew
5
Dimensions
Weight
26 t (estimate)
Length
8.1 m
Width
3.0 m
Height
2.9 m
Main armament
Type
120mm 2R2M
Mount
Pedestal mount in rear compartment
Ammunition
50 shells (estimate based on Type 96)
Elevation
+30° to +85°
Traverse
360°, powered
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 8 wheels
Steering
Four front wheels
Automotive
Engine type
11.3 liter 4-cylinder water-cooled turbo diesel
Power output
570 hp at 2.100 rpm
Mobility
Speed
100 km/h on road
Range
400 km
Power to weight ratio
21.9 hp/t
Protection
Protection level
Rated vs 20mm or 30mm autocannon rounds over frontal arc
Rated vs 12.7mm rounds from the sides
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
2x4 smoke grenade dischargers
Equipment
Night vision
Yes
Fire control
Digital fire control system
Radio
Yes

Media


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120mm MO-120-RT

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Type 96

The Type 24 MM will complement the small number of Type 96 tracked self-propelled mortars in Japanese service.