Ho-301 cannon

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The Ho-301 was a Japanese autocannon that saw limited use during World War II, on Japanese Army Nakajima Ki-44 aircraft. It was unusual in using caseless ammunition. Although the effective range of the cannon was only 150 meters (490 ft), Ho-301 was light and rapid-firing for its caliber.

[edit] Specifications

  • Caliber: 40 mm (1.57 in)
  • Ammunition: 40 mm caseless
  • Weight: 49 kg (108 lb)
  • Rate of fire: 475 rounds/min
  • Muzzle velocity: 245 m/s (805 ft/s)
  • Gun length: 148 cm
  • Barrel length: 78 cm
  • Method of operation: API blowback
  • Cartridge feed: box of 10 cartidges

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