Mitsubishi Group Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shinohara Heavy Industries Fuji Heavy Industries Komatsu Ltd. Nakamura Corporation Ltd Howa Machinery Company Ltd. Shikorusukī Aeronautics & Defense Company Fukuda Electric Corporation Fuso Steel Works Ltd. Kazui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Small Arms
Weapons
Name
Type
Caliber
Branches
Notes
Picture
Small arms
Howa Type 89
Assault Rifle
5.56x45mm
ISDF
The most recent addition to the Howa line of assault rifles. Entering service in 1989, the Type 98 became the standard issue service rifle for frontline ISDF troops.
Howa Type 64
Battle Rifle
7.62x51mm
IGSDF
The predecessor to the Type 89, the Howa Type 64 currently serves as the standard issue rifle for reservists and rear line troops in the ISDF.
M24A2
Sniper Rifle
7.62x51mm
ISDF
A dedicated sniper rifle of the Self Defense Forces, the M24A3 entered service
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Minebea Pistol Model 9mm (PM-9)
Pistol
9x19mm Parabellum
ISDF
Standard issue sidearm across the services.
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Banelo M1014
Shotgun
12/70 gauge
ISDF
Standard go-to shotgun for close-quarters engagements and breaching amongst those in Fuso's Special Forces community.
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Sumimoto M2 Browning Machine Gun
Heavy Machine Gun
.50 BMG
ISDF
Standard HMG of the Self Defense Forces. Can be commonly found mounted on vehicles and used as a static weapons platform.
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Crewed Ground Platforms
Crewed Platforms
Name
Type
Armament
Branches
Notes
Picture
Armored Fighting Vehicles
MHI Type 10 Hitomaru
Main Battle Tank
Smoothbore 120mm Gun M65A1
GSDF
The most advanced tank in the Ground Self Defense Force's arsenal, the Hitomaru is a lightweight 4th Generation Main Battle Tank that suits most of the GSDF's needs. Entered production in 2014.
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MHI Type 90 Kyumaru
Main Battle Tank
Smoothbore 120mm Gun M65A1
GSDF
The replacement for the Type 74 and the earlier Type 61, the Type 90 entered production in the 1990s. It is supplemented by the Type 10 in its role as the backbone of Fuso's armored corps.
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Komatsu Type 96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier
Armored Personnel Carrier
Type 96 40mm GL or 12.7mm M2HB Machine Gun
GSDF SNLF
Created to introduce a more modern system into the Ground Self Defense Force and to replace the aging Type 73 and Type 60 APCs, the Type 96 gave troops a solid troop carrier. In 2016, the Type 96 was re-designed and given upgrades to increase its resistance against vehicle mines.
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MHI Type 89 IFV
Infantry Fighting Vehicle
35mm KDE Cannon, Type 79 Jyu-MAT
GSDF SNLF
The Type 89 is the mainstay Infantry Fighting Vehicle of the SSDF. It is able to ferry troops to the battlefield and serve as a multi-role vehicle.
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MHI Type 74
Main Battle Tank
105mm Gun M7A3, Type 96 40mm GL
GSDF SNLF
The Type 74 was formerly the de facto Main Battle Tank of the SGSDF. In the 1990s, it was superseded by the Type 90. The current variant of the Type 74 in service is the Type 74 Mod G/Kai, a modernized Type 74 G.
Komatsu Light Armored Vehicle
Armored Vehicle
Type 96 40mm GL or 12.7mm M2HB Machine Gun
GSDF SNLF ASDF MSDF
The Komatsu LAV is the main transport vehicle used by all branches of the SSDF.
MHI Amphibious Assault Vehicle
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier
12.7mm M78 Heavy Machine Gun or Type 96 40mm GL
SNLF
The Amphibious Assault Vehicle is the mainstay landing vehicle of the SNLF. It is a tracked armored personnel carrier and can be armed with either a grenade launcher or a 12.7mm HMG. AAVs are usually launched from well dock of an LHD or an LPD.
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Utility Vehicles
Toyota High Mobility Vehicle
Armored Vehicle
12.7mm M2HB Machine Gun
GSDF SNLF
The Toyota High Mobility Vehicle is a utility vehicle used by both the GSDF and the SNLF. It has an optional cover for the rear truck bed and can carry both cargo or infantry. The HMV can also be modified to become a mobile command post, radar station, or communications station.
Toyota M1176 Ground Mobility Vehicle
Armored Vehicle
Variable
ISDF
The Toyota M1176 GMV is a vehicle tailored to the needs of Setznan Special Forces operators from across all branches. Derived from the High Mobility Vehicle, it can be considered as a smaller HMV. Highly modular, the GMV is able to fit any role required by Setznan operators and can be quickly modified on the field for any mission situation. As long as the platform can support it, it can carry it.
Mitsubishi Type 73 Light Truck
½-Ton Utility Vehicle
Optional M2HB
ISDF
The Mitsubishi Type 73 Light Truck is a half-ton car based off of the widespread Jeep design. The current variant in service is the Type 73 Shin. It is mainly used by the ISDF for reconnaissance and personal transportation.
Mitsubishi Fiji Type 74 Heavy Truck
Heavy Utility Truck
N/A
ISDF
The Mitsubishi Type 74 Series is a line of heavy utility trucks used for heavy lifting, as tractors, and transportation by all branches of the ISDF. It is supplemented by the Type 73 Medium Truck.
Toyota Type 73 Chugata Medium Utility Truck
2½-Ton Utility Vehicle
N/A
ISDF
The Toyota Type 73 Medium Utility Truck is an all purpose, all terrain vehicle. It supplements the Type 88 in the transportation role.
Engineer Vehicles
Anti-Air Platforms
Type 87 Self-propelled Anti-aircraft Gun
SPAAG
2 x 35mm KDA Autocannons
GSDF SNLF
Mainstay gun-type air defense platform for the Imperial Self Defense Force since its introduction in 1987. Nicknamed the "Guntank" by R&D Bureau officers during its testing stages for its uncanny resemblance to a certain mech from an anime mecha series that had aired about 8 years prior.
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Artillery Platforms
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