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Type 99 Mark 1 Autocannon

Type 99 Mark 1 Autocannon

A Japanese 20mm aircraft-mounted autocannon used during World War II. It was based on the Oerlikon design and served as the primary armament for Japanese fighter planes.
Type 94 75 mm mountain gun

Type 94 75 mm mountain gun

A lightweight, packable artillery piece used by the Imperial Japanese Army, introduced in the 1930s for use in rugged terrain. It was versatile and favored for mountain warfare.
Type 91 10 cm howitzer

Type 91 10 cm howitzer

An artillery piece used by the Imperial Japanese Army, designed for flexibility and capable of firing high-explosive shells. It saw extensive service during World War II.
Type 4 40 cm rocket

Type 4 40 cm rocket

A large Japanese rocket artillery piece developed during World War II. It was designed for coastal defense and capable of launching 400mm diameter rockets with significant explosive payloads.
Japanese Type 100 Submachine Gun

Japanese Type 100 Submachine Gun

A submachine gun used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, chambered in 8x22mm Nambu. It was introduced late in the war and featured a relatively slow rate of fire.
Type 3 Heavy Machine Gun

Type 3 Heavy Machine Gun

A Japanese heavy machine gun used during World War II. It was a modified version of the Hotchkiss M1914, designed to meet the needs of the Japanese military.
Japanese Type 11 Machine Gun

Japanese Type 11 Machine Gun

The first light machine gun adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army, introduced in 1922 and chambered for the 6.5x50mmSR cartridge. It featured a hopper-fed design but was known for reliability issues.
Japanese Type 96 Machine Gun

Japanese Type 96 Machine Gun

A light machine gun introduced in the 1930s, used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Chambered for the 6.5x50mmSR cartridge, it was magazine-fed and featured a bipod.
Nambu Type 14

Nambu Type 14

A semi-automatic pistol used by the Imperial Japanese Army, designed by Kijiro Nambu and introduced in 1925. Chambered in 8x22mm Nambu, it had a distinctive design but was criticized for reliability issues.
Japanese Type 26 Revolver

Japanese Type 26 Revolver

A double-action revolver used by the Imperial Japanese Army, introduced in 1893 and chambered in 9mm Japanese revolver rounds. It was the first modern sidearm adopted by Japan.
Nambu Type 94

Nambu Type 94

A semi-automatic pistol used by the Imperial Japanese Army, introduced in 1934. Chambered for 8x22mm Nambu, it was known for poor design and a unique exposed sear, making it potentially dangerous to handle.
Type 38 Arisaka

Type 38 Arisaka

A Japanese bolt-action rifle used by the Imperial Japanese Army during both World Wars. It was known for its strong construction and reliability.
Type 99 Arisaka

Type 99 Arisaka

A Japanese bolt-action rifle used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. It was an improvement over the earlier Type 38 Arisaka and was known for its strength and durability.
Type 32 Cavalry Saber

Type 32 Cavalry Saber

A Japanese military sword used during the late Meiji period and early 20th century. It features a slightly curved, single-edged blade designed for mounted combat, with a simplified design compared to traditional samurai swords.