Type 93 and 100 flamethrowers

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The Type 93 and Type 100 were Japanese flamethrowers used during World War II. The weapons' fuel units were identical. The only difference was the type of flame gun used.

The fuel unit consisted of three cylinders, two outer fuel cylinders and a central nitrogen pressure cylinder. The fuel was ignited by a blank cartridge fired from a revolver mechanism in the flame gun, which held ten rounds.

The Type 93 entered service in 1933 and the Type 100 was introduced in 1940. Both remained in service during World War 2. The Type 100 was primarily used in the early stages of the war, mostly in Indonesia and the Philippines. There was little need for flamethrowers later in the war since Japan was on the defensive and had few opportunities to attack enemy fortifications.

1 Specifications
2 References
3 External links
4 See also

[edit] Specifications

	Type 93	Type 100
Maximum range	25 to 30 yards (22 to 27 m)
Maximum discharge time	10 to 12 seconds
Fuel capacity	3.25 gallons (12.3 l)
Weight	26 kg (approx)
Flame gun length	47.125 inches	35.5 inches
Weight	10 lbs	8.5 lbs
Nozzle outlet tip	Fixed	Removable
Diameter of cartridge	0.44 inch	0.484 inch

[edit] References

TM-E 30-480

[edit] External links

http://www3.plala.or.jp/takihome/flame.htm

[edit] See also

Japanese infantry weapons of World War II
Side-arms
Type 26 Revolver \| Nambu Type 1 \| Nambu Type 14 \| Type 94
Rifles & carbines
Type 38 \| Type 38 Cavalry Carbine \| Type 44 Cavalry Carbine \| Type 97 Sniper Rifle \| Type 99
Submachine guns
Type 100
Machine-guns
Type 11 Light Machine Gun \| Type 96 Light Machine Gun \| Type 97 Light Machine Gun \| Type 99 Light Machine Gun Type 1 Heavy Machine Gun \| Type 3 Heavy Machine Gun \| Type 4 Heavy Machine Gun \| Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun
Support weapons
Type 93 and 100 flamethrowers \| Type 10 Grenade Discharger \| Type 89 Grenade Discharger \| Type 97 20 mm AT Rifle