Ho-1 cannon
Encyclopedia
Ho-1 was a Japanese autocannon
used during World War II
. It was a Type 97 20 mm anti-tank rifle adopted for use in bomber turrets.
Autocannon
An autocannon or automatic cannon is a rapid-fire projectile weapon firing a shell as opposed to the bullet fired by a machine gun. Autocannons often have a larger caliber than a machine gun . Usually, autocannons are smaller than a field gun or other artillery, and are mechanically loaded for a...
used during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. It was a Type 97 20 mm anti-tank rifle adopted for use in bomber turrets.
Specifications
- Caliber: 20 mm (0.8 in)
- Ammunition: 20 x 125 (164 g)
- Weight: 33 kg (72 lb)
- Rate of fire: 400 rounds/min
- Muzzle velocity: 820 m/s (2,690 ft/s)