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Type 75 130 mm multiple rocket launcher

Type 75 130 mm multiple rocket launcher

The Type 75 130 mm multiple rocket launcher (75式130mm自走多連装ロケット弾発射機, Nana-go-shiki hyakusanjū-miri jisou-tarensou-rokettodan-hasshaki) was a self-propelledmultiple rocket launcher exclusively used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. With the chassis built by Komatsu and the rocket launcher with rockets produced by Nissan, the vehicle used the suspension, tracks, and diesel engine of the Type 73 armoured personnel carrier. All Type 75s were retired in the 2000s and replaced by the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System.