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Howa Type 20
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Assault Rifles · Japan · 2019
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HowaType20

Howa Type 20
Howa Type 20 Photo: Japanese Ministry of Defense · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
85
Modularity
75
Weight
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Japan
ManufacturerHowa Machinery
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraModern Era
In service2019
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
76
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
14/58
Modern Era
35/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
85
Modularity
75
Weight
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Howa Type 20
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2019–
Unit Price (current)
$2.6K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.6K
Inflation: +%0
76
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year2019
  • Service Entry Year2019
  • Weight (Empty)3.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length45 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)500 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length330 mm
  • Sight TypeIron sights; Optical sights can be mounted on rail
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2020
  • Unit Cost2,600 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2019Production started
  2. 2020Entered service
7
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 40,966units
40,966active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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