Type 87 AW
Overview
Type 87
Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun during an excersise in 2015.
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Chassis development
Japan - Japan Steel Works
Weapon systems
1987 - 2002 (series production)
Popular nickname, not official
Details
Media
Type 87
Two JGSDF Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns firing at ground targets during an excersize in 2015.
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Type 87
Forward view of Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.
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Type 87
Right side view of two Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns in the field.
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Type 87
Right side view of Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun firing at ground targets during an excersise in 2015.
Source: yasu_osugi
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner.
Type 87
Right side view of Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun firing at ground targets during an excersise in 2015.
Source: yasu_osugi
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner.
Type 87
Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun on public display in 2008.
Source: Los688
Copyright: Public domain.
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The armament of the Type 87 consists of two KDA autocannon that fire the 35x228mm NATO round.
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The Type 87 looks very similar to the German Gepard. The design project of the Type 87 specifically stated that the goal was to produce a vehicle with similar capabilities and armament.