Ho-103 machine gun

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Ho-103 (Type 1) was a Japanese aircraft machine gun widely used during World War II. It was based on the American Model 1921 aircraft Browning machine gun but achieved a higher rate of fire by using a smaller Breda (Vickers) cartridge.

[edit] Specifications

• Caliber: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)
• Ammunition: Breda 12.7 x 81SR (38 g)
• Weight: 23 kg (51 lb)
• Rate of fire: 900 rounds/min (400 synchronized)
• Muzzle velocity: 780 m/s (2,560 ft/s)

[edit] External links

• dragonsoffire.com