The Type 99 rifle or Type 99 short rifle (九九式短小銃, Kyūkyū-shiki tan-shōjū) was a bolt-action rifle of the Arisaka design used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.

The Type 99 MBT was China's first mass-produced third-generation main battle tank. Combining modular composite armour and tandem-charge defeating ERA, 125 mm smoothbore gun with ATGM-capability, high mobility, digital systems and optics, the Type 99 represents a shift towards rapid modernization by the PLA.

Type 99 Basics The first step to identifying your Arisaka will be to determine if it is a Type 99 Long or Short. In addition to the more common short Type 99's, early on it was planned to make a long version which was the same length as the Type 38.

Sep 18, 2022 · The Type 99 is a well-designed and lavishly equipped example of a modern MBT, but its true measure of success will only be realised after it faces the unforgiving test of modern armoured combat.

The Type 99 155 mm self-propelled howitzer (99式自走155mm榴弾砲, kyuu-kyuu-shiki-jisou-155mm-ryuudan-hou) is a 155 mm self-propelled howitzer of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, which was developed as the successor to the Type 75 155 mm self-propelled howitzer.

Sep 6, 2018 · Introduced in 1939, it fought every major battle in Japan’s war with the United States. From Bataan to Guadalcanal, from the Gilberts, the Marshalls, the Marianas and the Ryukyus, to Peleliu and...

Jun 23, 2023 · With an intact chrysanthemum stamp and an origin story from the Battle of Iwo Jima, this Type 99 bolt-action repeater rifle is one special Arisaka. Here's its history.

Nov 6, 2020 · The Type 99 is one of the most commonly found Japanese military rifles with approximately 2.5 million made. Following their experience in China, the Japanese military developed a 7.7mm round more powerful than the 6.5mm used in the Type 38 and designed the Type 99 around the new round.

Feb 17, 2025 · China’s Type 99 main battle tank boasts advanced firepower, protection, and mobility, but does it truly rival Western armor? A closer look at its design, combat potential, and weaknesses.

Nov 12, 2020 · A view of the action and rear sight of the Type 99 Arisaka. This specific rifle is a transitional “last ditch” Toyo Kogyo 33rd series Type 99.