Type 2 cannon

Aircraft cannon
Type 2 cannon
TypeAircraft cannon
Place of originEmpire of Japan
Service history
Used byImperial Japanese Navy
WarsWorld War II
Specifications
Mass50.9 kg (112 lb 3 oz)
Length2,089 mm (82.2 in)
Barrel length1,350 mm (53 in)
Cartridge30x92mmRB (264 g)
Calibre30 mm (1.2 in)
ActionAPI blowback
Rate of fire380 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity710 m/s (2,300 ft/s)
Feed system42 Rounds Drum

The 30mm Type 2 cannon (二式三十粍固定機銃) [1] was a Japanese Navy autocannon used during World War II. It was a scaled-up version of the 20mm Oerlikon FF cannon.

Specifications

  • Caliber: 30 mm (1.2 in)
  • Ammunition: 30 x 92RB[2]
  • Weight: 51 kg (112 lb)
  • Rate of fire: 380 rounds/min
  • Muzzle velocity: 710 m/s (2,330 ft/s)

See also

References

  1. ^ Tucker, Spencer C. (2016-09-06). World War II: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection [5 volumes]: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection. Abc-Clio. ISBN 9781851099696.
  2. ^ 30 MM CALIBRE CARTRIDGES Archived 2014-11-09 at the Wayback Machine (264 g)

External links

  • Gustin Emmanuel, The WWII Fighter Gun Debate: Gun Tables Archived 2019-04-13 at the Wayback Machine (1999)
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