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Type 96 24 cm howitzer
Photo: Imperial Japanese Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Towed Artillery & Mortars · Japan · 1936
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Type9624cmhowitzer

Type 96 24 cm howitzer
Type 96 24 cm howitzer Photo: Imperial Japanese Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Firepower
70
Rate of Fire
50
Accuracy
65
Portability
30
Setup Speed
45
Ammunition Versatility
75
Reliability
80
Crew Economy
40
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Japan
CategoryTowed Artillery & Mortars
EraInterwar Period
In service1936–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity8
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
59
Towed Artillery & Mortars MASS Rating
3/37
Interwar Period
67/302
All-Time
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Firepower
70
Rate of Fire
50
Accuracy
65
Portability
30
Setup Speed
45
Ammunition Versatility
75
Reliability
80
Crew Economy
40
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
Type 96 24 cm howitzer
Country
Production
1936–1945
Quantity
8
Unit Price (current)
$1.5M↗ 2216% inflation · 1939→2025
Original Price
$66.4K (1939)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · INTERWAR PERIOD
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.5M
Original: $66.4K (1939)
Inflation: +%2216
59
towed artillery & mortars category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the towed artillery & mortars category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1936
  • Combat Weight37,600 kg
  • Crew50
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance7MOD.7
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Maximum Range (standard)16 km
  • Muzzle Velocity530 m/s
  • Elevation0° to +65°
  • Traverse-/+ 120°
◇Ammunition8MOD.8
▤Mobility5MOD.5
⬢Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Length5.7 m
▲Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production6
  • Production Start1,936 year
  • Unit Cost66,369 USD
◎Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1936Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
  3. 1945Production ended
90
years in service
9
years in production
8
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
TYPE 96 24 CM HOWITZER · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Recoil system using a combination of liquid and compressed gas to absorb and return energy from firing.
A breech mechanism in artillery where the screw threads are interrupted to allow quick opening and closing of the breech.
A towed artillery carriage configuration where the gun is transported with its two wheels separated, allowing for easier deployment and lower profile when in firing position.
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