Type 96 150mm Howitzer & Crew (5) PWA13 (Company B)

Type 96 150mm Howitzer & Crew (5)

The Type 96 150mm howitzer was a heavy artillery piece used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. It was primarily designed for indirect fire support of infantry and was used in defensive roles on various fronts.

The howitzer had a 150mm caliber barrel, which was mounted on a split trail carriage that allowed for easy transportation and quick set up. The weapon had a maximum range of about 12 kilometers and a rate of fire of approximately one round per minute.

The Type 96 howitzer was crewed by a team of eight soldiers, including a gun commander, a gunner, and six ammunition handlers. It was typically transported by a prime mover vehicle, such as the Type 92 heavy armored vehicle or the Type 98 prime mover.

The howitzer fired a variety of ammunition types, including high-explosive, shrapnel, and smoke rounds. It could also fire incendiary and armor-piercing rounds, although these were less common.

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