Type 96 AA Gun Prime Mover

The Type 96 AA Gun Prime Mover is a Japanese 6 wheeled prime mover used during the Second World War. In entered service in 1937.

In 1920s, the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) was using several types of trucks as Anti-aircraft gun tractors. In 1936 the Type 96, a new AA gun tractor was developed from Type 94 6-Wheeled truck. It was basically the same as the Type 94, but the transmission was improved and a winch was added to the tail. The loading platform was also modified to carry crews and equipments of AA gun battery.

As well as Type 94 6-Wheeled Truck, it had two versions, Ko model of Gasoline Engine and Otsu Model of diesel Engine.


 * Weight: 4 ton
 * Dimensions: 5.750 x 1.930 x 2.600(h) m
 * Speed (max): 60 km/h
 * Engine: gasoline engine (Ko Model) 68 PS/2800 rpm
 * Crew: 15
 * Towing load: Type 88 75 mm AA Gun