| Type 06 Rifle Grenade | |
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Type 06 attached to the barrel of a Type 89 assault rifle |
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| Type | Rifle grenade launcher attachment |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006 - Present |
| Wars | None |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Ground Research and Development Command |
The Type 06 rifle grenade (06式小銃てき弾擲 Maru-roku-shiki Shōjū Tekidan) is a rifle grenade used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. It can be launched from the Howa Type 89 or Howa Type 64 rifles without other attachments.[1]
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The JGSDF did not adopt the US-made M203 grenade launcher after a thorough examination. Development of the Type 06 rifle grenade began in 2002 by the JGSDF Ground Research and Development Command after evaluations were done in 2001 and in 2005.[2][3] The Type 06 was finished and adopted by the JGSDF in 2006.
The Type 06 had been fired first in exercises done by the JGSDF's 3rd Mechanized Infantry Regiment. It has been subsequently showed in various war game exercises.[4]
The Type 06 does not need a launching attachment, because it was designed for riflemen and not for grenadiers. However, a simplified aiming sight can be attached.[1] It contains a HEAT warhead for defeating tank armor.