Type 92 Battalion Gun

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Model 92 Howitzer built in 1932. More views
Model 92 Howitzer built in 1932. More views

The Type 92 Battalion Gun was a Japanese Howitzer that was widely used during the Second World War.

It was used by infantry battalions both for direct fire and for high angle support fire. It could fire high explosive, armor piercing, and smoke rounds. Each infantry battalion included two type 92 guns; therefore, the type 92 was referred to as "Daitai Ho" (Battalion Artillery).

[edit] Specifications

  • Calibre: 70 mm (2.75 in)
  • Length of barrel: 0.622 m (24.5 in); i.e. 8.9 calibre lengths
  • Weight: in action 212 kg (468 lb)
  • Range : about 2745 m (3000 yards)
  • Muzzle velocity: 198 m/s (650 ft/sec)
  • Weight of projectile: HE 3.795 kg (8.37 lb)
  • Rate of fire: 10 rounds/minute
  • Elevation: -10 to +50 degrees
  • Traverse: 90 degrees
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