Ho-1 was a Japanese autocannon used during World War II, it was a Type 97 20 mm anti-tank rifle adapted for use in bomber turrets.[1]
Ho-1 cannon | |
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A Type 97 20 mm anti-tank rifle, the base for the Ho-1 cannon. | |
Type | Aircraft autocannon |
Place of origin | Empire of Japan |
Service history | |
Used by | Imperial Japanese Army Air Service Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service |
Wars | World War II |
Specifications | |
Mass | 34 kg (75 lb) |
Length | 1,749 mm (68.9 in) |
Barrel length | 1,194 mm (47.0 in) |
Cartridge | 20x125mm (127) |
Calibre | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
Action | Short recoil-operated |
Rate of fire | 300-400 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s (2,700 ft/s) |
Feed system | 15-round box magazine |
Fixed or not
editThe cannon when fixed was known as the Ho-3,[2] compared to its flexible brother the Ho-3 was fed with a 50-round double drum, while the Ho-1 was fed by a 15-round magazine.[1]
Specifications
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Japanese Army Aircraft Weapons". www.gunsight.jp. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "Japanese 20mm Type 97 Cannon". pwencycl.kgbudge.com. Retrieved 19 March 2013.