Type 96 122 mm Towed Howitzer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Type 96 (also marketed as PL‑96) is a Chinese 122 mm towed howitzer developed from the Soviet‑era D‑30 lineage and optimised for modern PLA requirements. It retains the D‑30’s rugged, three‑leg mounting concept while incorporating local manufacturing refinements: a longer barrel, improved recoil arrangements and simplified maintenance features. The Continue Reading
Type 83 122 mm Towed Gun Howitzer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Type 83 is a Chinese 122 mm towed gun‑howitzer developed from the Soviet‑derived 122 mm family. It was designed to offer a balance between mobility, rate of fire and range, improving on older 122 mm designs with a modernised carriage, improved recoil arrangement and enhanced crew protection. The Type Continue Reading
Type 59-1 130 mm Towed Gun Howitzer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Type 59-1 is a 130 mm long-range towed field gun of Chinese origin, derived from the Soviet M-46 130 mm design. It combines exceptional range, robust construction and simplicity, making it one of the most respected conventional artillery pieces of the Cold War era. The Bangladesh Army operates an Continue Reading
Type 54 122 mm Field Howitzer
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Type 54 is a Chinese-built variant of the Soviet 122 mm M-30 (M1938) towed howitzer. Renowned for its simplicity, durability and firepower, it remains one of the most widely used medium-calibre field guns in Asia and Africa. The Bangladesh Army employs the Type 54 as part of its divisional Continue Reading
Mod 56 105 mm Towed Pack Howitzer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe OTO Melara Mod 56 is a lightweight, packable 105 mm howitzer developed in Italy in the 1950s for mountain and airborne units. Its low weight, modular construction, and reliable service record make it particularly attractive for light, riverine and expeditionary forces that value mobility over long-range firepower. Roles Envisaged Continue Reading