List of equipment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

The following is a list of equipment currently in service with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

Japan Ground
Self-Defense Force
陸上自衛隊 (Rikujō Jieitai)
Components

Uniforms

Camouflage patterns
Name Used by Notes Period used
Type I Camouflage 1st Airborne Brigade, JGSDF Air Defense Artillery Groups Also known as "Old Camo" or "Airborne Camo", it is the first camo scheme adopted by Japan after World War II. It is based on Hokkaido's wilderness (effective in Sasa veitchii field). The shades become distinguishable after wash, and the pattern itself doesn't match to the environment in mainland Japan, leading to the introduction of Type II camouflage. 1970s–1990s (still in limited use in 2014)

Type II camouflage		 Currently used by the JGSDF, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Japan National Defense Academy cadets, and JASDF Air Rescue Wings Pararescuemen. Second domestically designed pattern. Made from 50% cotton/50% vinylon or 70% vinylon/30% cotton. The earlier model had anti-IR/flame-resistant fabric, but the latter lacks the feature. 1991–present

Type II brown-dominant winter pattern		 JGSDF Darker contrast on Type II Flecktarn camo to fit the color of winter plants. Used on JGSDF Type-2 Camouflage Cold Weather Field Parka and Trousers(防寒戦闘服外衣, 戦闘外被, or shortly 外被). 1991–present

Type III camouflage		 Recently adopted by the JGSDF Modified from ''Type II'' pattern with a 50% cotton/50% vinylon or 70% vinylon/30% cotton fabric (depending on the year of contract/manufacturer) and other changes including a change in the front closure, a mandarin collar, Velcro cuffs and pocket lids, wider pen pockets, a loop inside the right chest pocket for ID card chain, two calf storage pockets, and knee pads in the trousers. The back pocket on the trousers has been eliminated. The belt (made from the same fabric) comes with a name tag, unlike the former Type II Combat Uniform/Type II Camouflaged Work Uniform. The Type III Combat Uniform/Type III Camouflaged Work Uniform（戦闘服3型・迷彩作業服3型, or shortly 戦闘服）has the same pattern as the Type II camouflage. Each soldier receives two sets of the Type III Work Uniform after enlisting, and after the boot camp each soldier receives two sets of Type III Combat Uniform, Airborne Uniform or Tank Uniform, depending on where the soldier belongs to. The Combat Uniform and Camouflaged Work Uniform are identical to each other, except for the product tag. Commercial version of the item (100% polyester version, cotton/poli version etc.) is no longer authorized to be used, including the vinylon/cotton fabric version. The use of commercial combat cap in vinylon/cotton fabric is authorized. The commercial versions have slightly different shades. 2007–present

JGSDF Desert camouflage		 JGSDF International Peace Cooperation Activities Training Unit, JGSDF Central Readiness Force Adopted by the JGSDF for Middle Eastern deployments. This camo is a desert version of the JGSDF's flecktarn pattern. The first unit using this particular camouflage was the Central Readiness Force during the 4th DAPE (Deployment Air Force for Counter-Piracy Operation) in the Gulf of Aden. June 2010–present
Other equipment
Name Description Image
Type 66 helmet Largely replaced by the Type 88 helmet. Like the American M1 helmet upon which it was based, it is made of iron alloy.
Type 88 Helmet Japanese version of Kevlar PASGT helmet, replacing Type 66 helmet.
Combat Underwear Type 2 Khaki flame-resistant T-shirt, mainly used for ceremonial purposes.
Combat Loading Set Miscellaneous clothing.
Cold-Weather Combat Uniform Inner (Under) A long-sleeved shirt and matching pants, made from thin synthetic fabric.
Cold-Weather Combat Uniform Inner (Outer) Acryl sweater and matching pants, comes with a buttoned collar which is worn folded.
Work Jacket Issued as personal item. Intended to be used in cold seasons over the work uniform. Consists of two chest pockets and two lower pockets (with flaps without closures).
Combat Rainwear Issued as a personal item.
Combat Boots Type 2 Jungle boots with kevlar-like lining, the same model issued as a personal item is called "半長靴3型 (Boots Type 3)"
Cold-Weather Boots Compatible with military issue cross-country skis
Combat Bullet-Proof Vest Stored as a weapon, instead of a personal belonging, introduced in 1992. Comes with ammo pouches. In some units, the Type 2 bullet-proof vest and/or Type 3 bullet-proof vest are issued .
Name tags Unlike the rank/skill insignias (in a green shade of the current camo), usually the name tags are in the olive drab of the Type 65 Work Uniform. Since the army regulation doesn't mention the name tags, each unit has its own regulation for the tags. Therefore, the layout, length, font, letters (Japanese or Latin alphabet), placement, method of attachment (either sewing or using velcro) etc. vary. Some troops do not use name tags for winter jackets.
Tracksuits and running shoes Recruits are required to buy their own tracksuits and a pair of running shoes upon enlistment. Called the "ジャー戦 (Jaasen, literally jersey and combat uniform)", it is composed of a combat jacket, combat cap, trackpants and sneakers. This uniform code is often used in boot camp for jogging, eating in canteen or bathing.
部隊識別帽 (Baseball Cap) Many troops use baseball caps with the troop's logo instead of the issued combat cap. Since it is unofficially introduced, it is not provided by the Force. There are no standards for the cap, although, in many cases the cap has the soldier's family name on top of the left ear.
CAB Clothing Coolnice 2 Pack OD T-shirts Issued to some troops during the 2011 Tohoku campaigns.
Carabiner May be purchased individually, to attach it to the either right or left waist tab on the combat uniform to hang gloves or combat cap.
Shoulder pouch May be purchased individually, since the combat uniform doesn't have shoulder pockets. There are various commercial versions. Some troops use the velcro version to attach unit patches, insignias etc..

Rations
See also: Field ration § Asia

Infantry weapons
Name Type Caliber Origin Notes Image
Standard issue
Minebea P9 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum  West Germany
  Switzerland
 Japan		 Made under license by Minebea, designated the Minebea P9. Used with a leather holster or Safariland leg holster. Standard issue as of 1982.[2]
H&K SFP9-M Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum  Germany Replacement for the SIG P220 beginning in 2020. 323 pistols have been purchased.[3]
Minebea 9mm Machine Pistol Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum  Japan Made by Minebea. Introduced in 1999, it is the only domestically produced submachine gun of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. It is derived from the Uzi.[4]
Howa Type 64 Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO  Japan Service rifle, entered service in 1964. It is a gas-operated.
Howa Type 89 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Japan Service rifle, entered service in 1989.
Howa Type 20 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Japan Replacement for the Type 89, beginning in 2020. A total of 3,283 rifles have been purchased.[5]
Sumitomo MINIMI 5.56mm Machine Gun Squad automatic weapon 5.56×45mm NATO  Japan Made under license by Sumitomo, standard squad-level machine gun. Unique to the Sumitomo Minimi, the barrel has a heat shield.[6]
NTK/Sumitomo Type 62 machine gun General purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO  Japan Made by Sumitomo. It has been largely superseded by the Minimi, but it is still used for infantry support as a medium machine gun, and in certain vehicle-mounted roles.[7]
NTK/Sumitomo Type 74 In-vehicle machine gun In-vehicle machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO  Japan Fixed-mount variant of the Type 62 used specifically for armoured fighting vehicles.[8]
Sumitomo J2 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun[9] Heavy machine gun .50 BMG (12.7x99mm)  United States
 Japan		 Copy of the M2 Browning made under license by Sumitomo.
M24 Sniper Rifle Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO  United States Made by Remington Arms. Introduced to the JSDF in 2002, it is used by snipers,[10] the 1st Airborne Brigade[11] and Special Forces Group.[12]
Howa Type 96 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher Automatic grenade launcher 40x46mm  Japan First entered service in 1996. It is a blow forward weapon, and used in both infantry and vehicle roles.[13]
Type 06 rifle grenade Rifle grenade –  Japan Made by Daikin in 2006. A HEAT rifle grenade that can be attached to either the Howa Type 64 or Type 89.[14]
M67 series fragmentation grenade[15] Hand grenade –  United States
M18 Claymore mine Directional fragmentation anti-personnel mine –  United States Can be detonated either by tripwire or remote control.[16]
Howa 84RR Recoilless rifle 84x246mm  Japan Made under license by Howa, designated the 84 mm Recoilless Rifle.[17]
Nissan110mm LAM Disposable anti-tank rocket launcher 110mm  West Germany
 Japan		 Made under license by Nissan/IHI IHI Aerospace.[18]
Special forces
H&K USP Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum  Germany Only Japanese Special Forces Group.[19]
H&K MP5 Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum  West Germany Only Japanese Special Forces Group.[20]
H&K MP7 Personal defense weapon HK 4.6×30mm  Germany Only Japanese Special Forces Group.[21]
M4 carbine Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  United States Only Japanese Special Forces Group.[22]
FN SCAR Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Belgium Only Japanese Special Forces Group.[23]
Heckler & Koch G36[24] Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Germany Only Japanese Special Forces Group[25]
Heckler & Koch HK416 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Germany
HK417[26] Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO  Germany Being acquired for the JGSDF as the G28.
M203 grenade launcher[27] Underbarrel grenade launcher 40x46mm  United States
M72 LAW (Light Anti-Tank Weapon)[28] Disposable anti-tank rocket launcher 66mm  United States
M32A1 Multiple Grenade Launcher[29] Rotary grenade launcher 40x46mm  South Africa

Artillery and missile systems
Name Type Caliber Origin Notes Image
Mortars
Type 96 Heavy mortar (RT 120mm Mortar) Heavy mortar 120mm  France Built under license with the ordnance by Howa. Total of 462 purchased from 1990-2017.[30]
L16 81mm Mortar Mortar 81mm  United Kingdom Built under license with the ordnance by Howa.[31]
Hirtenberger M6C-210

(60mm mortar)

 Light mortar 60mm  Austria
Howitzer
FH-70 Towed Howitzer Howitzer 155 mm  United Kingdom
 West Germany
 Italy		 Built under license with the ordnance by Japan Steel Works. Total of 480 built as of 2008.[32]
Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile
Type 01 Light Anti-Tank Missile[33] Anti-tank guided missile 140mm  Japan Built by Kawasaki.
Middle range Multi-Purpose Missile System (Chū-MPMS) Anti-tank/landing-craft missile 140mm  Japan Built by Kawasaki.
Type 96 Multi-Purpose Missile System[34] Anti-tank/landing-craft missile 160mm  Japan Built by Kawasaki.
Type 87 Anti-Tank Missile[35] Laser guided anti-tank missile 110mm  Japan Built by Kawasaki.
Type 79 Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile[36] Heavy anti-tank/landing-craft guided missile 153mm  Japan Built by Kawasaki.
Surface-to-air missile
Type 91 Portable Surface-to-Air Missile Man portable surface-to-air missile 80mm  Japan Built by Toshiba.
FIM-92A Stinger[37] Man-portable air-defense system 70mm  United States
Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-air missile 320mm  Japan Built by Mitsubishi/Toshiba.
Improved-HAWK Surface-to-air missile 370mm  United States Made under license by Mitsubishi/Toshiba.
Type 93 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-air missile 80mm  Japan Built by Toshiba.
Type 11 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-air missile 160mm  Japan Built by Toshiba.
Type 81 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-air missile 160mm  Japan Built by Toshiba.
Surface-to-Ship Missile
Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile[38] Anti-ship missile 350mm  Japan Built by Mitsubishi.
Type 88 Surface-to-Ship Missile[39] Anti-ship missile 350mm  Japan Built by Mitsubishi.

Vehicles
Name Origin Type Quantity Notes Image
Armoured vehicles
Type 10  Japan Main battle tank 76[40]-100[41] Built by Mitsubishi.
Type 90  Japan Main battle tank 340[42][43] Built by Mitsubishi until 2009.
Type 74  Japan Main battle tank ~90 Built by Mitsubishi until 1988. Replaced by the Type 16.
Mitsubishi Type 89 IFV  Japan Infantry fighting vehicle 70[44] Built by Mitsubishi and Komatsu
Type 73 Armored Personnel Carrier  Japan Armoured personnel carrier 338[45] Built by Mitsubishi
Type 96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier[46]  Japan Armoured personnel carrier 400[47] Built by Komatsu
Type 16  Japan Wheeled tank destroyer 80[48] as of 2018 Built by Mitsubishi.

300 vehicles total are planned.[49]
Type 82 Command and Communication Vehicle  Japan Command and communication vehicle 197 Built by Komatsu. Similar in role to the American M1130 Commander's Vehicle.
Type 87 RCV  Japan Reconnaissance vehicle 111 Built by Komatsu
Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle  Japan Chemical reconnaissance vehicle 34 Built by Komatsu
NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle  Japan Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear reconnaissance vehicle 21 Built by Komatsu
Komatsu LAV  Japan Armored car 1,818 Built until 2019.
Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle  Australia Infantry mobility vehicle 8 Built by Thales Australia
Type 92 Mine Clearance Vehicle  Japan Mine clearance vehicle – equipped with a mine-clearing line charge system Built by Nissan Motor Aerospace division (pre-2000)/IHI Aerospace Co., Ltd./Hitachi
Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV7A1 RAM/RS)  United States Armoured personnel carrier 52 Imported from BAE Systems.
Self propelled artillery
M270 MLRS  United States Multiple rocket launcher 54 Built under license with the ordnance by IHI AEROSPACE
Type 19 155 mm Wheeled Self-propelled Howitzer  Japan Self-propelled artillery 7 Built by Japan Steel Works
Type 99 155 mm Self-propelled Howitzer  Japan Self-propelled artillery 135 Built by Mitsubishi/Japan Steel Works
M110 Self-propelled Howitzer  United States Self-propelled artillery 31 Built under license with the ordnance by Japan Steel Works and Komatsu
Type 96 120 mm Self-propelled Mortar  Japan Self-propelled mortar 24 Nicknamed the Gottohanma (God hammer). Built by Hitachi/Howa[50]
Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun  Japan Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun 52 Built by Mitsubishi
Type 99 Artillery Support Vehicle  Japan Ammunition resupply vehicle Built by Hitachi
Type 87 Artillery Support Vehicle  Japan Ammunition resupply vehicle Built by Hitachi
Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle
Type 11 Armoured Recovery Vehicle  Japan Armoured recovery vehicle 4 Built by Mitsubishi
Type 90 Armoured Recovery Vehicle  Japan Armoured recovery vehicle 30 Built by Mitsubishi
Type 78 Armoured Recovery Vehicle  Japan Armoured recovery vehicle 36 Built by Mitsubishi
Type 91 Armoured Vehicle-launched Bridge  Japan Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 22 Built by Mitsubishi
Miscellaneous
Mitsubishi Type 73 Light Truck  Japan Off-road vehicle Built by Mitsubishi. Production ceased in 1997.
Toyota Type 73 Medium Truck  Japan Four-wheel drive truck Built by Toyota. Used specifically for transport purposes.
Isuzu Type 73 Heavy Truck  Japan Heavy truck Built by Isuzu.
Mitsubishi Fuso Type 74 Extra Large Truck  Japan Heavy truck Built by Mitsubishi Fuso (formerly Mitsubishi Motors)
Mitsubishi Fuso Type 73 Semi-trailer Truck  Japan Semi-trailer truck Built by Mitsubishi Fuso (formerly Mitsubishi Motors)
Toyota High Mobility Vehicle  Japan Four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle 3,000 Built by Toyota. Production ceased in 2001.
Honda XL250  Japan Reconnaissance motorcycle Built by Honda. Production ceased in 1992.

Aircraft
Name Origin Role Variant Number Notes Photo
Fixed-wing aircraft
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey  United States V/STOL military transport aircraft CV-22B 7 14 more on order[51]
Beechcraft Super King Air  United States Utility and liaison LR-2 8
Mitsubishi MU-2  Japan Utility and liaison LR-1 2
Rotary-wing aircraft
Boeing AH-64 Apache  United States Attack helicopter AH-64DJP 12 13 built by Fuji. One crashed on 5 February 2018.[52]
Bell AH-1 Cobra  United States Attack helicopter AH-1S 50 Built by Fuji.
Kawasaki OH-1  Japan OH-1 37 Up to 112 on order. Replacing the OH-6D fleet.
OH-6D  United States Scout helicopter OH-6D 106 Built by Kawasaki. Being slowly replaced by the Kawasaki OH-1.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook  United States Transport helicopter CH-47J
CH-47JA		 53 Built by Kawasaki
UH-60 Black Hawk  United States Transport helicopter UH-60JA 40 Most built by Mitsubishi
Bell UH-1  United States Utility helicopter UH-1H
UH-1J		 123 Built by Fuji. To be replaced by a version of the Bell 412 EPI.[53][54]
Enstrom 480  United States Trainer helicopter TH-480B 30
Eurocopter EC 225  Europe VIP helicopter EC 225LP 3 Replacing the AS332L[55][56]
UAVs (Unmanned aerial vehicles)
Fuji FFOS

and

Fuji FFRS

  Japan Reconnais-sance UAV Small helicopter unmanned aerial vehicle. Primarily used as a forward reconnaissance platform for field artillery.[57][58]
Boeing Insitu ScanEagle  United States 1 Delivered by Insitu Pacific[59]
Yamaha R-MAX  Japan Small helicopter unmanned aerial vehicle[60]
Honeywell RQ-16 T-Hawk  United States Surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle Apparently in service in some numbers with the Central Readiness Force. Used primarily for hazardous area reconnaissance (e.g. radiation survey).

Historic, retired or reserve equipment
See also: List of Japanese military equipment of World War II

Small arms
Name Type Caliber Origin Notes Image
Howa Type 64 Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO  Japan Standard issue until it was replaced by the Howa Type 89 in 1989. It was also used as a sniper rifle, until it was replaced by the M24 in 2002.[61]
M1 Garand[62] Battle rifle .30-06 Springfield  United States Standard issue until it was replaced by the Type 64 in 1964.
M1 carbine Carbine .30 Carbine  United States Acquired through the Military Assistance Program.[63]
M1A1 Thompson Submachine gun .45 ACP  United States Used in the GSDF until the 1970s
M3 submachine gun Submachine gun .45 ACP  United States Still used in limited numbers by vehicle crews.[64]
M1903 Springfield Bolt-action rifle .30-06 Springfield  United States
M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle Light machine gun .30-06 Springfield  United States
M1919 Browning machine gun Medium machine gun .30-06 Springfield  United States
M2 flamethrower Flamethrower Napalm/gasoline tanks  United States
New Nambu M66 Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum Prototype only
M1911 pistol Pistol .45 ACP  United States
Colt Detective Special Revolver .38 Special  United States
Mk 2 grenade Grenade -  United States Ex-US Army stock
M26 grenade Grenade -  United States Ex-US Army stock
MK3 grenade Grenade -  United States Ex-US Army stock
M31 HEAT rifle grenade Rifle grenade 66mm  United States Used on the Howa Type 64 and M1 Garand.

Personal equipment
Name Type Notes Image
U.S. Army M-1943 Uniform Uniform Japanese produced variants of 1950 & 1951 patterns
M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Uniform Japanese-produced
All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment Uniform Japanese-produced
M1 and M1905E1 bayonets Bayonet Japanese-produced
M4 bayonet Bayonet Japanese-produced
M5 bayonet Bayonet Japanese-produced
C-rations Rations
D-rations/Tropical Bars Rations
M-1942 mess kit Mess kit
T-10 parachute Parachute Produced under licence by Fuji Sangyo Co. Ltd. (Fujikura Parachute)
G-11 Cargo Parachute Parachute Produced under licence by Fujikura Parachute
G-12 Cargo Parachute Parachute Produced under licence by Fuji Sangyo Co. Ltd.

Artillery and missile systems
Name Type Caliber Origin Image
Mortar
Type 64 mortar 81mm  Japan
M2 mortar mortar 60mm  United States
M1 mortar mortar 81mm  United States
M2 mortar mortar 107mm  United States
Howitzer
M1A1 howitzer Howitzer 75mm  United States
M2A1 howitzer Howitzer 105mm  United States
M2 howitzer Howitzer 155mm  United States
M1 howitzer Howitzer 155mm  United States
M2 howitzer Howitzer 203mm  United States
Anti-aircraft gun
L-90 35mm Anti-Aircraft Twin Cannon Autocannon 35mm   Switzerland
Bofors 40 mm gun Autocannon 40mm  Sweden
M51 75 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Anti-aircraft gun 75mm  United States
M1 90 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Anti-aircraft gun 90mm  United States
Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile
Type 64 Anti-Tank Missile MCLOS wire-guided anti-tank missile 120mm  Japan
Surface-to-air missile
MIM-3 Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Surface-to-Air Missile 370mm  United States

Vehicles
Name Type Origin Image
Armoured vehicles
Type 61 Main battle tank  Japan
M41 Walker Bulldog Light tank  United States
M24 Chaffee Light tank  United States
M4 Sherman Medium tank  United States
Type 60 Armoured Personnel Carrier[65][66] Armoured personnel carrier  Japan
M20 Reconnaissance vehicle  United States
M8 Greyhound Reconnaissance vehicle  United States
Self propelled artillery
Type 60 106 mm Self-propelled Recoilless gun Tank destroyer  Japan
Type 60 107 mm Self-propelled mortar Self propelled mortar  Japan
Type 60 81 mm Self-propelled mortar Self propelled mortar  Japan
Type 74 105 mm Self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer  Japan
M52A1 self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer  United States
M44A1 self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer  United States
Type 75 130 mm Multiple Surface-to-Surface Rocket Multiple rocket launcher  Japan
Type 67 Model 30 Rocket Artillery Multiple rocket launcher  Japan
M42 40 mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon  United States
M19 Gun Motor Carriage SPAA Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon  United States
M8 Tractor Artillery tractor  United States
M5 Tractor Artillery tractor  United States
M4 Tractor Artillery tractor  United States
Type 73 Artillery Support Vehicle Ammunition resupply vehicle  Japan
Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle
Type 70 Armoured Recovery Vehicle Armoured recovery vehicle  Japan
M32 Tank Recovery Vehicle Armoured recovery vehicle  United States
Type 67 Armoured Vehicle-launched Bridge Armoured vehicle-launched bridge  Japan
Miscellaneous
Mitsubishi Jeep J-series Off-road vehicle  Japan
Toyota BQ/FQ10・15/HQ15 series[67] Truck  Japan
Dodge WC series Four-wheel drive truck  United States
Isuzu TS/TW series Four-wheel drive truck  Japan
GMC CCKW Six-wheel drive truck  United States
M25 Tank Transporter Semi-trailer truck  United States

Aircraft
Name Type Origin Image
Kawasaki KAQ-1 Target drone  Japan
Kawasaki KAT-1 Trainer aircraft  Japan
Beechcraft/Fuji T-34 Mentor (Model B45) Trainer aircraft  United States
Fuji LM-1 Nikko[68] Military communications aircraft  Japan
Fuji TL-1 Trainer aircraft  Japan
Mitsubishi (Sikorsky) H-19C Utility helicopter  United States

Built on license
Kawasaki (Hughes) TH-55J Utility and trainer helicopter  United States

Built on license
Kawasaki KH-4 Utility helicopter  Japan
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Hughes) OH-6 Light Observation Helicopter  United States

Built on license

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