The Type 74 105 mm self-propelled howitzer is only used by Japan.

It shares a number of automotive components with the Type 73 armored personnel carrier which was developed during the same time.

Komatsu developed the chassis, while the howitzer and turret were designed by Japan Steel Works.

It is amphibious when using the erectable flotation screen stowed around the periphery of the upper hull.

Type 74 was attached to 117th Artillery Battalion in Hokkaido.