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.

Type 2 cannon
TypeAircraft cannon
Place of originEmpire of Japan
Service history
Used byImperial Japanese Navy
WarsWorld War II
Specifications
Mass50.9 kg (112 lboz)
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

Specifications

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  • 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

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References

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  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)
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