Type 2 machine gun
| Type 2 machine gun | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy machine gun |
| Place of origin |
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| Specifications | |
| Weight | 17 kg (37 lb) |
| Length | 1,170 mm (46 in) |
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| Caliber | 13 mm (0.51 in) |
| Rate of fire | 900 RPM |
| Muzzle velocity | 750 m/s (2,500 ft/s) |
| Feed system | Belt |
| Sights | Iron |
The Type 2 machine gun was developed for aerial use for the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. It was an adaptation of the German MG 131 machine gun.[1]
Installations
References
- ↑ "Japanese 13mm Type 2 Machine Gun". The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia. 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
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