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Posted: 10/24/2004 2:50:43 AM EDT
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Japanese Type 89 assault rifle
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Posted: 10/24/2004 4:55:54 AM EDT
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and a direct descendant of the Armalite AR-18. Remember, Howa also made AR-180 at one time. The Japanese retained a lot of technical design and manufacturing experience from the AR-180. |
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Posted: 10/24/2004 5:12:15 AM EDT
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Fixed
 Type 89 assault rifle with folding buttstock Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt Overall length: 864 mm Barrel length: 420 mm Weigth: 3.5 kg unloaded Magazine capacity: 30 rds Type 89 rifle was developed by HOWA Machinery Co., Japan, for National Defence Forces of Japan. Type 89 rifle is a select-fire, gas-operated, rotating bolt firearm. The gas action and bolt group is somewhat similar to USA-designed AR-18 rifle, previously manufactured by HOWA uned license from Armalite Co (USA). Type 89 rifle has receiver made from stamped steel, polymer furniture and flip-up aperture rear sights. It also has lightweight folding bipods. Type 89 rifle may fire rifle grenades. |
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Posted: 10/24/2004 5:34:35 AM EDT
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So what is the relationship between type 89 and FNC?
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Posted: 10/24/2004 6:35:31 AM EDT
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Edited:Since I am able to see the original image again. I stand corrected on my original guess.
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Posted: 10/24/2004 8:02:32 PM EDT
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Actually I like them both!
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Posted: 10/24/2004 9:56:20 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/24/2004 10:04:49 PM EDT
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SIG P220, most likely in 9mm if its a JSDF gun. |
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Posted: 10/24/2004 10:19:21 PM EDT
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