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Revision as of 07:41, 11 January 2023
The 12cm/45 Type 10 was a heavy anti-aircraft gun of the Imperial Japanese Navy, derived from the 12cm/45 3rd Year Type naval gun. It was mounted aboard a number of heavy cruiser classes, but was replaced by the newer 12.7cm/40 Type 89. It would later see use as a land-based dual-purpose weapon during World War II, as well as aboard some smaller vessels.
Specifications
(1921 – 1945)
- Type* Dual-purpose gun
- Place of origin* Japan
- Produced* 1921-1945
- No. built* approx 2000
- Mass* 8.5 tons
- Length* 5.94 m (19 ft 6 in)
- Barrel length* 5.4 m (17 ft 9 in) L/45
- Width* 2.16 m (7 ft 1 in)
- Height* 2.34 m (7 ft 8 in)
- Shell* Fixed QF ammunition, 120x708mmR
- Shell weight* 20.6 kg (45 lb 7 oz)
- Caliber* 120 mm (4.7 in)
- Action* Semi-automatic
- Breech* Horizontal sliding-wedge
- Recoil* Hydro-spring
- Carriage* Pedestal mount
- Elevation* -5 to +75 degrees
- Traverse* 360 degrees
- Rate of fire* 10 to 12 rounds per minute
- Muzzle velocity* 825 m/s (2,710 ft/s)
- Effective firing range* Horizontal: 16,000 m (17,000 yd) / Vertical: 8,500 m (27,900 ft)
- Maximum firing range* Vertical: 10,000 m (33,000 ft)
The Type 10 naval gun and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Cry 3 | 2012 | ||
| Battlefield V | 2018 | ||
| Call of Duty: Vanguard | 2021 |