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− | The Type 97 is the IJN's standard issue machine gun, similar to | + | <!-- ''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.'' --> |
+ | The Type 97 is the IJN's standard issue machine gun, similar to the [[Vickers E (7.7 mm)|Vickers E]] machine gun. This gun is identical to the IJA's [[Type 89 (7.7 mm)|Type 89]] machine gun, but are found on later naval aircraft. These guns have a lower rate of fire than other rifle-calibre machine guns, have decent ballistics, and have low jamming probability when upgraded. However, the total damage output of these guns is rather low, and you'll have to deal with poor belts and terrible rounds. These guns have one strong side at lower BRs however. Compared to the [[Type 92 (7.7 mm)|Type 92]], the flexible 97 is a great defensive turret. These turrets have a single (G5N1), double (F1M2), or quadruple configuration (J1N1)! The poor G5N1 is a huge target and has primarily 97s to defend it, and the guns don't do much at its battle rating. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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=== Available ammunition === | === Available ammunition === | ||
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=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
− | Not many weapons rival the poor firepower of this gun, but some reserve machine guns like the Mle 33 or MAC 1934 are worse. German rifle-calibres will always outperform it and often set fires, while British machine guns are very similar in performance. The American Browning jams very quickly, so keep that in mind, as you are still superior to other nations in terms of the rifle-calibre machine guns. | + | <!-- ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --> |
− | + | Not many weapons rival the poor firepower of this gun, but some reserve machine guns like the [[Mle 33 (7.5 mm)|Mle 33]] or [[MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)|MAC 1934]] are worse. German rifle-calibres will always outperform it and often set fires, while British machine guns are very similar in performance. The American [[Browning (7.62 mm)|Browning]] jams very quickly, so keep that in mind, as you are still superior to other nations in terms of the rifle-calibre machine guns. | |
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− | MG 15/17/81: Better firepower, belts, rate of fire, and performance | + | * [[MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)|MAC 1934]]: Bad firepower compared to the 97's, but excellent rate of fire |
+ | * [[Browning (7.62 mm)|Browning]]/[[Ksp m/22 (8 mm)|Swedish Browning]]: Better firepower, however it is quick to jam | ||
+ | * [[MG 15 (7.92 mm)|MG 15]]/[[MG 17 (7.92 mm)|17]]/[[MG 81 (7.92 mm)|81]]: Better firepower, belts, rate of fire, and performance | ||
+ | * [[ShKAS (7.62 mm)|ShKAS]]: Jam very quickly, poor accuracy | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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These guns suffer from stock belts, however no other belt option has too much of a difference. These guns rely less on getting shots in but rather on chipping away at the most vital parts of the plane. The opponents you will face with these guns are almost always unarmoured biplanes or early monoplanes. However, early bombers will brush off these bullets easily, you may empty your entire ammo stowage before destroying a single bomber. One excellent tactic is aiming for the wings or engines, but most importantly, pilots. You need to remember that at higher BRs, these guns do little, so don't rely on them for anything when you have cannons available to use, though they can be used to knock out ground targets while saving your precious cannon ammunition. | These guns suffer from stock belts, however no other belt option has too much of a difference. These guns rely less on getting shots in but rather on chipping away at the most vital parts of the plane. The opponents you will face with these guns are almost always unarmoured biplanes or early monoplanes. However, early bombers will brush off these bullets easily, you may empty your entire ammo stowage before destroying a single bomber. One excellent tactic is aiming for the wings or engines, but most importantly, pilots. You need to remember that at higher BRs, these guns do little, so don't rely on them for anything when you have cannons available to use, though they can be used to knock out ground targets while saving your precious cannon ammunition. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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* Wont do anything to bombers | * Wont do anything to bombers | ||
* No incendiary potential | * No incendiary potential | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == |
Revision as of 13:24, 4 August 2020
Contents
Description
The Type 97 is the IJN's standard issue machine gun, similar to the Vickers E machine gun. This gun is identical to the IJA's Type 89 machine gun, but are found on later naval aircraft. These guns have a lower rate of fire than other rifle-calibre machine guns, have decent ballistics, and have low jamming probability when upgraded. However, the total damage output of these guns is rather low, and you'll have to deal with poor belts and terrible rounds. These guns have one strong side at lower BRs however. Compared to the Type 92, the flexible 97 is a great defensive turret. These turrets have a single (G5N1), double (F1M2), or quadruple configuration (J1N1)! The poor G5N1 is a huge target and has primarily 97s to defend it, and the guns don't do much at its battle rating.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
Vehicles equipped with this weapon | |
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Fighters | |
A6M2 | A6M2 · ▃A6M2 · ␗A6M2 · A6M2 mod. 11 · A6M2-N |
A6M3 | A6M3 · A6M3 mod. 22 · A6M3 mod. 22Ko |
A6M5 | A6M5 · A6M5 Ko · A6M5 otsu |
F1M | F1M2 |
J2M | J2M2 |
N1K | N1K1 · N1K1-Ja |
Twin-engine fighters | J1N1 |
Bombers | B6N1 Model 11 · D3A1 · D4Y1 · D4Y2 · D4Y3 Ko · G5N1 (Defensive) |
General info
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Available ammunition
Default: T / AP / Ball / AP / IAI / I
Universal: T / AP / IAI / AP
Tracers: T / T/ T/ AP
Stealth: I / AP / AP / AP / IAI
Stealth is a great choice because your enemy won't see you coming, and these guns are always mounted in the nose and are easy to aim. Stealth won't often light fires, but its AP rounds will get to work and sooner or later hit the pilot or snap off a wing.
Comparison with analogues
Not many weapons rival the poor firepower of this gun, but some reserve machine guns like the Mle 33 or MAC 1934 are worse. German rifle-calibres will always outperform it and often set fires, while British machine guns are very similar in performance. The American Browning jams very quickly, so keep that in mind, as you are still superior to other nations in terms of the rifle-calibre machine guns.
- MAC 1934: Bad firepower compared to the 97's, but excellent rate of fire
- Browning/Swedish Browning: Better firepower, however it is quick to jam
- MG 15/17/81: Better firepower, belts, rate of fire, and performance
- ShKAS: Jam very quickly, poor accuracy
Usage in battles
These guns suffer from stock belts, however no other belt option has too much of a difference. These guns rely less on getting shots in but rather on chipping away at the most vital parts of the plane. The opponents you will face with these guns are almost always unarmoured biplanes or early monoplanes. However, early bombers will brush off these bullets easily, you may empty your entire ammo stowage before destroying a single bomber. One excellent tactic is aiming for the wings or engines, but most importantly, pilots. You need to remember that at higher BRs, these guns do little, so don't rely on them for anything when you have cannons available to use, though they can be used to knock out ground targets while saving your precious cannon ammunition.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Mounted in the nose, unlike British and some German counterparts
- Good turret firepower at lower BR
- Good ammo count
- Won't jam too quickly
Cons:
- Low damage output
- Bad Belts
- Wont do anything to bombers
- No incendiary potential
History
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Media
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See also
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- references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.
External links
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Aircraft machine guns | |
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USA | |
7.62 mm | Browning · M134 Minigun |
12.7 mm | GAU-19 · M2 Browning · M3 Browning |
Germany | |
7.62 mm | MG3 |
7.92 mm | MG 15 · MG 17 · MG 81 |
12.7 mm | FN M3P |
13 mm | MG 131 |
USSR | |
7.62 mm | DA · GShG-7.62 · PKT · PV-1 · ShKAS |
12.7 mm | A-12.7 · Berezin UB · TKB-481 · YaK-B |
Britain | |
7.62 mm | FN 60.30 · L8A1 |
7.7 mm | Browning · Lewis · Vickers E · Vickers K |
Japan | |
7.7 mm | Te-1 · Type 89 · Type 89 'special' · Type 92 · Type 97 navy |
7.92 mm | Type 1 · Type 98 |
12.7 mm | Ho-103 · Ho-104 |
13 mm | Type 2 |
13.2 mm | Type 3 |
China | |
12.7 mm | QJK99-12.7-1 |
Italy | |
7.7 mm | Breda-SAFAT · Lewis |
7.92 mm | FN Browning |
12.7 mm | Breda-SAFAT · FN M3M · Scotti |
France | |
7.5 mm | Darne 1933 · Fabrique Nationale Mle 38 · FN Browning · MAC 1934 · MAC 1934T · Mle 33 · Mle 1923 |
7.62 mm | PKA |
7.92 mm | FN-Browning M.36 No.3 · FN-Browning M.36 No.4 |
Sweden | |
7.7 mm | FN-Browning M.36 No.3 |
8 mm | Ksp m/22 · Ksp m/22 Fh · Ksp m/22 Fv · Ksp m/22-37 R |
12.7 mm | Akan m/39A · Akan m/40 · Akan m/45 · LKk/42 |
13.2 mm | Akan m/39 · Akan m/39A |