Type 2 cannon
The 30mm Type 2 cannon was a Imperial Japanese Navy autocannon used during World War II. It was a scaled-up version of the 20mm Oerlikon FF cannon.
Type 2 cannon
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- Type 2 cannon
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- autocannon
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- Japan
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• Name — Type 2 cannon • Origin — Empire of Japan • Type — Aircraft cannon • Is Ranged — yes • Is Uk — yes • Used By — Imperial Japanese Navy • Wars — World War II • Length — 2089 mm • Part Length — 1350 mm • Weight — 50.9 kg • Cartridge — 30x92mmRB (264 g) • Caliber — 30 mm • Action — API blowback • Rate — 380 rounds/min • Velocity — 710 m/s • Feed — 42 Rounds Drum
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• Caliber: 30 mm (1.2 in) • Ammunition: 30 x 92RB • Weight: 51 kg (112 lb) • Rate of fire: 380 rounds/min • Muzzle velocity: 710 m/s (2,330 ft/s)
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