Ho-401 cannon
Ho-401 was a Japanese aircraft autocannon that saw limited, if any, use during World War II. It was a large-caliber version of the 37 mm Ho-203 cannon. The cannon was used on the ground attack aircraft, Kawasaki Ki-102.
Ho-401 cannon | |
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Type | Aircraft cannon |
Place of origin | Imperial Japanese army |
Service history | |
Wars | World War II |
Specifications | |
Mass | 150 kg (330 lb) |
Length | 2,000 mm (79 in) |
Barrel length | 800 mm (31 in) |
Cartridge | 57 x 121R (1,550 g) |
Calibre | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
Action | Short recoil-operated |
Rate of fire | 80 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 495 m/s (1,620 ft/s) |
Feed system | 16-round drum |
Specifications
- Caliber: 57 mm (2.25 in)
- Ammunition: 57 x 121R (1,550 g)
- Weight: 150 kg (330 lb)
- Rate of fire: 80 rounds/min
- Muzzle velocity: 495 m/s (1,624 ft/s)
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