Naval Technical Mission to Japan after the end of the war, Japanese military personnel cited it as the most reliable Japanese anti-aircraft weapon, but second in effectiveness to the Type 98 100 mm anti-aircraft gun. It was based on a Hotchkiss design and was introduced in 1938. Item Information. ... (Which is the one lower than the 70mm Infantry gun. Buy 3. This gun is essentially a dedicated anti-aircraft version of the Twin 100mm (Type 98).These were the best AA guns … Bulk savings: Buy 1. The Type 98 20 mm AA machine cannon was the most common light anti-aircraft gun of the Japanese military. The file contains the unit and pcx files. After World War II this gun was used by the Indonesian Army in the Indonesian National Revolution. It entered service that same year and first saw combat in Nomonhan. Quantity: 4 or more for $12.33/ea. Condition: New. The Type 98 designation was given to this gun as it was accepted in the year 2598 of the Japanese calendar (1938). The Type 96 was most effective when used at ranges of 1,000 meters or less. $12.46/ea. Navweaps. 20mm Type 98. It was based on a Hotchkiss design and was introduced in 1938. Anti Aircraft guns Now I must admit I have had a bit of a splurge in the last few weeks. Flames of War Type 98 20mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Japan Package Contents:-2 x Type 92 70mm-1 x Optional Observer Rifle team-1 x Commander Sword team-1 x Small three-hole base-1 x Small two-hole base-2 x Medium Bases Package Info:-Product is for use in the Flames of War Miniature table top game-Models are supplied unpainted, and require assembly. It entered service in 1938 and was used until the end of World War II. The Type 98 20 mm AA machine cannon was the most common light anti-aircraft gun of the Imperial Japanese Army. 1 Description 2 Variants 3 History 4 References The Type 96 was most notable for its ability to be mounted in single, dual, or triple gun mounts. Sakura Empire AA Gun. Picked these up on eBay for £3.30 instead of the shop price of £8.10. After the war, melon cannons were used by the Indonesian army during the Indonesian war of independence. The Type 98 20mm automatic anti-aircraft gun is the most common light anti-aircraft gun of the Imperial Japanese army. Compared with the Type 98 20-mm anti-aircraft gun, … Historical notes. 1/350 Scale 100mm Type 98 Anti-Aircraft Gun Resin Turret Metal Barrels DIY Set. The Type 98 20 mm AA machine cannon was the most common automatic light anti-aircraft cannon used by the Japanese in World War II. A more sophisticated weapon was the Type 2 of 1942 based on the German Flak 38 with a central fire-control mechanism and sometimes fitted in a dual mount. Type 98 was adopted in 1938 and used until the end of World War II. It was used until the end of World War II. The Type 96 AA Gun was a dual purpose cannon that was used by Japan during World War II. (15mm scale Japanese WW2). Buy 2. The Type 98 20 mm AA machine cannon was the most common automatic light anti-aircraft cannon used by the Japanese in World War II. In 1942, the 20-mm anti-aircraft gun under the Japanese name Type 2 began to enter the army. It was based on a Hotchkiss design and was introduced in 1938. $12.98/ea. A more sophisticated weapon was the Type 2 of 1942 based on the German Flak 38 with a central fire-control mechanism and sometimes fitted in a dual mount. $12.59/ea. Although it was technically designed to be used as an anti-aircraft gun, the Type 96 had a gun elevation range from -10 to 85 degrees meaning … The Type 98 20 mm AA machine cannon was the most common automatic light anti-aircraft cannon used by the Japanese in World War II. A more sophisticated weapon was the Type 2 of 1942 based on the German Flak 38 with a central fire-control mechanism and sometimes fitted in a dual mount. 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