Type 2 20 mm AA Machine Cannon

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The Type 2 20 mm AA Machine Cannon was a Japanese-designed anti-aircraft gun, based on the German Flak 38. It entered service in 1942. A central fire-control system was developed for Type 2, which could control and direct 6 of the guns at once.

Two of the guns were mounted on together to form the 20 mm Twin AA Machine Cannon.

Specification

  • Caliber: 20 mm
  • Barrel length: 1.4 m (L70)
  • Elevation: −15° to +95°
  • Traverse: 360°
  • Muzzle velocity: 950 m/s
  • Weight: 550 kg
  • Range: 5,500 m
  • Altitude: 3,500 m
  • Rate of fire: 300 round/min