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== Description == | == Description == | ||
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' | ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' | ||
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=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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* {{Specs-Link|jp_destroyer_fubuki|short}} | * {{Specs-Link|jp_destroyer_fubuki|short}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|jp_cruiser_furutaka|short}} | * {{Specs-Link|jp_cruiser_furutaka|short}} | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
− | + | A license-built French Hotchkiss M1929 heavy machine gun saw a wide use in Japanese forces. First licensed units were manufactured in 1935 , reaching 1500 units a month by the 1944. Type 93 seen an extremely wide use in Imperial Japanese Navy, but was also used by the Imperial Army, as a stand-alone heavy machine gun (primarily in anti-aircraft emplacements) or equipped on vehicles, such as Type 92 Tankettes. | |
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+ | The gun had a total length of 1.4m and an empty weight of 42kg. Magazine of only 30 rounds firing at 450rpm allowed for a continuous fire of 4 seconds before reload was needed. Maximum vertical range of the weapon was 4000 meters, or 6000 meters at 45°. | ||
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+ | Four primary types of ammunition were used: Armor-piercing, Incendiary, Tracer and Exercise. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
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* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;'' | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;'' | ||
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;'' | * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;'' |
Revision as of 12:25, 4 January 2020
Contents
Description
Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
- IJN Ayanami
- IJN Furutaka
- IJN Kako
- IJN Kiyoshimo
- IJN Mogami
- IJN Sendai
- IJN Suzuya
- Type K-8 No.13 late
- Type T-14
General info
Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.
Available ammunition
Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).
Comparison with analogues
Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.
Usage in battles
Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.
Pros and cons
Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.
Pros:
Cons:
History
A license-built French Hotchkiss M1929 heavy machine gun saw a wide use in Japanese forces. First licensed units were manufactured in 1935 , reaching 1500 units a month by the 1944. Type 93 seen an extremely wide use in Imperial Japanese Navy, but was also used by the Imperial Army, as a stand-alone heavy machine gun (primarily in anti-aircraft emplacements) or equipped on vehicles, such as Type 92 Tankettes.
The gun had a total length of 1.4m and an empty weight of 42kg. Magazine of only 30 rounds firing at 450rpm allowed for a continuous fire of 4 seconds before reload was needed. Maximum vertical range of the weapon was 4000 meters, or 6000 meters at 45°.
Four primary types of ammunition were used: Armor-piercing, Incendiary, Tracer and Exercise.
Media
An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;
- references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on the weapon;
- other literature.
Naval machine guns | |
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USA | |
7.62 mm | M73 |
12.7 mm | AN-M2 |
Germany | |
7.62 mm | MG-3 |
7.92 mm | MG08 pattern 1908 · MG15 · MG34 |
13.2 mm | Hotchkiss |
15 mm | MG M38(t) |
USSR | |
7.62 mm | Maxim |
12.7 mm | DShK |
14.5 mm | KPV |
Britain | |
7.62 mm | FN MAG |
7.7 mm | Lewis 1916 · Vickers GO No.5 |
12.7 mm | Vickers Mk.V |
Japan | |
6.5 mm | Maxim · Type 38 pattern 1907 |
7.7 mm | Type 89 · Type 92 |
13.2 mm | Type 93 |
Italy | |
6.5 mm | Breda Mod.30 · Fiat Model 26 |
12.7 mm | Breda-SAFAT |
13.2 mm | Breda Model 31 |
France | |
13.2 mm | Browning · Model 1929 Hotchkiss |