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The '''40 mm/62 Vickers''', also known as the '''40 mm/62 Bi-Shiki''', is a Japanese naval anti-aircraft gun. It is a derivative of the 40 mm [[2pdr QF Mk.IIc (40 mm)|2pdr QF Mk.IIc]], imported and later produced under license. It appears in both single and twin mounts, and has a 50-round magazine and access to a timed fuse HE round. | The '''40 mm/62 Vickers''', also known as the '''40 mm/62 Bi-Shiki''', is a Japanese naval anti-aircraft gun. It is a derivative of the 40 mm [[2pdr QF Mk.IIc (40 mm)|2pdr QF Mk.IIc]], imported and later produced under license. It appears in both single and twin mounts, and has a 50-round magazine and access to a timed fuse HE round. | ||
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* '''40 mm HE clips:''' {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}} | * '''40 mm HE clips:''' {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}} | ||
* '''40 mm AP clips:''' {{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}- Armour piercing shells, good at damaging interior modules and armoured ships | * '''40 mm AP clips:''' {{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}- Armour piercing shells, good at damaging interior modules and armoured ships | ||
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=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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| + | A licensed-built version of the British [[2pdr QF Mk.IIc (40 mm)|2pdr QF Mk.II "pom-poms"]], the 40 mm/62 Vickers was officially designated the "BI" Type 91 indicating that the licensed version began production in the year 2591 under the Imperial calendar (1931 under the Gregorian calendar). Importation of British "pom-poms" began in 1925 with 500 guns and 200 mountings being imported. Initially fed by 50 round belts, there was an unsuccessful attempt to increase the capacity to 100 round belts. They would be the standard Imperial Japanese Navy anti-aircraft gun until 1935 when the low muzzle velocity and short effective range led to a replacement being sought. Their search led them to the French Hotchkiss 25 mm AA gun which they adopted as the [[25 mm/60 Type 96 (25 mm)|25 mm/60 Type 96]]. That said, just about every Japanese ship made between 1925 and 1935 was armed with the Vickers "BI" Type 91. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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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 == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:59, 4 November 2024
The 40 mm Vickers used on Type K-3 No.1 firing at a close range naval target
Contents
Description
The 40 mm/62 Vickers, also known as the 40 mm/62 Bi-Shiki, is a Japanese naval anti-aircraft gun. It is a derivative of the 40 mm 2pdr QF Mk.IIc, imported and later produced under license. It appears in both single and twin mounts, and has a 50-round magazine and access to a timed fuse HE round.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.
Available ammunition
- Universal: HEF · APHE · HEF · APHE
- 40 mm HE clips: HEF · HEF · HEF · APHE
- 40 mm AP clips: APHE · APHE · APHE · HEF- Armour piercing shells, good at damaging interior modules and armoured ships
- 40 mm HE-TF clips: HE-TF · HE-TF · HE-TF · HE-TF- Dual-fuse HE shells, meaning they are effective against both boats and aircraft, generally superior to the HEF clip
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
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| Ammunition | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | ||||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| APHE | 36 | 35 | 29 | 22 | 18 | 14 | |
| HEF | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| HE-TF | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Shell details | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
Ricochet | ||||||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| APHE | 600 | 0.78 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 47° | 60° | 65° | ||||
| HEF | 600 | 0.79 | 0 | 0.1 | 70 | 79° | 80° | 81° | ||||
| HE-TF | 600 | 0.79 | 0 | 0.1 | 70 | 79° | 80° | 81° | ||||
Comparison with analogues
- 2pdr QF Mk.IIc (40 mm) - The original Vickers 40 mm AA gun, this one fires shells at a much higher velocity, but lacks any fused shells, and a larger magazine at 56 rounds.
- 40 mm/39 Vickers-Terni mod.1915/1917 - Only equipped on large ships, this Italian pdr QF Mk.II has 25 rounds per magazine and only has access a single shell type, HE-TF. It also fires at a slightly higher velocity, but only has about half the explosive mass of the 40mm/62 Vickers.
- 40 mm/39 Vickers-Terni mod.1915/1917, Modif.1930 - A modernized variant of the above, this one has 50 round magazines, but only access to HEF shells, which like the Italian HE-TF, has less explosive mass and higher velocity.
- Bofors L/60 Mark 1 (40 mm) · Bofors L/60 Mark 2 (40 mm) · Bofors L/60 Mark 3 (40 mm) - The 40 mm Bofors has a much higher muzzle velocity, making it easier to aim and the ability to fire continuously, though it has a lower rate of fire.
- 37 mm/67 70-K - Soviet AA gun similar to the Bofors, has a higher muzzle velocity and lower rate of fire. Its HEF shells have a slightly lower explosive mass.
- 3.7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 - German AA gun, again similar to the Bofors. Has a higher rate of fire, but a much weaker HEF round.
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
Pros:
- HE-TF clip is effective against both aircraft and boats
- Good rate of fire
Cons:
- Low muzzle velocity
- Only 50 rounds in a magazine
History
A licensed-built version of the British 2pdr QF Mk.II "pom-poms", the 40 mm/62 Vickers was officially designated the "BI" Type 91 indicating that the licensed version began production in the year 2591 under the Imperial calendar (1931 under the Gregorian calendar). Importation of British "pom-poms" began in 1925 with 500 guns and 200 mountings being imported. Initially fed by 50 round belts, there was an unsuccessful attempt to increase the capacity to 100 round belts. They would be the standard Imperial Japanese Navy anti-aircraft gun until 1935 when the low muzzle velocity and short effective range led to a replacement being sought. Their search led them to the French Hotchkiss 25 mm AA gun which they adopted as the 25 mm/60 Type 96. That said, just about every Japanese ship made between 1925 and 1935 was armed with the Vickers "BI" Type 91.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
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- reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;
- references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.
External links
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- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
| Japan naval cannons | |
|---|---|
| 20 mm | JM61 · Type 98 |
| 25 mm | 25 mm/60 Type 96 |
| 37 mm | Type 4 · Type 11 pattern 1922 |
| 40 mm | 40 mm/62 Vickers |
| 57 mm | Type 97 |
| 75 mm | Type 88 AA |
| 76 mm | 3-inch/40 Type 41 · 8 cm/40 3rd Year Type · 8 cm/60 Type 98 |
| 100 mm | 100/65 mm Type 98 mod A |
| 120 mm | 120 mm/45 3rd Year Type · 120 mm/45 10th year type |
| 127 mm | 5 inch/40 Type 89 · 127 mm/50 3rd Year Type |
| 140 mm | 140 mm/50 3rd Year Type |
| 152 mm | 6-inch/45 Type 41 · 15 cm/50 Type 41 |
| 155 mm | 155 mm/60 3rd Year Type |
| 200 mm | 20 cm 3rd year type No.1 |
| 203 mm | 20 cm/45 Type 41 · 20 cm/50 3rd year type No.2 |
| 356 mm | 36 cm/45 Type 41 |
| 410 mm | 410 mm/45 Type 3 |
| Foreign: | |
| 20 mm | 20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II (USA/Britain) |
| 40 mm | Bofors L/60 Mark 1 (USA) · Bofors L/60 Mark 2 (USA) · Bofors L/60 Mark 3 (USA) |
| 47 mm | 3 pdr QF Hotchkiss (Britain) |
| 76 mm | 3-inch Mark 10 (USA) · 3 inch Mk.33 (USA) · 3-inch Mk.34 (USA) |
| 120 mm | 4,7-inch/40 Armstrong (Britain) |
| 127 mm | 5 inch/38 Mk.12 (USA) |
| 305 mm | 12-inch/45 Vickers (Britain) · 12-inch/50 Vickers (Britain) |
