- **Full Name**
- The Howa Type 89.
- **Ammunition Capacity**
- It typically has a magazine capacity of 20 or 30 rounds.
- **Type**
- The Howa Type 89 is classified as an assault rifle and is used by the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF).
- **Bullet Caliber Size**
- 5.56x45mm NATO
- **Development and Introduction**
- Developed in the late 1980s, it was officially introduced in 1989 to replace the earlier Type 64 rifle.
- **Design Features**
- The Type 89 features a bullpup design, which means the action and magazine are located behind the trigger. It has a selective fire system, allowing both semi-automatic and automatic firing modes.
- **Accessories**
- It can be equipped with various accessories such as scopes, grenade launchers, and bayonets.
- **Service History**
- The Howa Type 89 has been in service with the JSDF for several decades and is a standard-issue rifle for their personnel.
- **Modifications**
- There have been some variations and modifications of the Type 89 over the years, including versions with improved ergonomics and rails for attaching accessories.
- **Manufacturer**
- The Howa Type 89 is manufactured by the Japanese company Howa Machinery Ltd.