Imperial Japanese Army
Artillery
20mm Type 98 Single Barrel
Light Anti-Aircraft Gun
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The Japanese 20mm Type 98 Single Barrel Light Anti-Aircraft Gun, introduced in 1938, was a rapid-fire weapon designed for defense against low-flying aircraft. It featured a quick rate of fire and was widely used on ships, vehicles, and as a ground-based defense during World War II.
Nissan 180 w. 20mm Type 98
Motorised Light Anti-Aircraft Gun
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Nissan 180 w. 20mm Type 98
Motorised Light Anti-Aircraft Gun
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This setup was especially useful in the Pacific, where Japanese forces faced frequent Allied air attacks. The 20mm gun’s rapid fire, combined with the mobility of the truck, made it effective against low-flying aircraft. Despite its utility, the weapon was still vulnerable to more advanced Allied aerial threats.
25mm Type 96 Single Barrel
Light AA Gun on Metal Ground Plate
Barrel Level
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The 25mm Type 96 Single Barrel Light Anti-Aircraft Gun, introduced in 1936, was a widely used weapon by the Japanese military during World War II. It was designed to defend against low-flying aircraft, featuring a rate of fire of 120 rounds per minute and decent effectiveness at close range.
25mm Type 96 Single Barrel
Light AA Gun on Metal Ground Plate
Barrel Raised
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Mounted on various platforms, the Type 96 was a key component in Japan’s anti-aircraft defence. While effective against slower or less maneuverable aircraft, it struggled against faster, higher-altitude targets. Despite this, it remained a staple in Japan’s ground and naval defense systems throughout the war.
25mm Type 96 Double Barrel
Light Anti-Aircraft Guns on Naval Mount
Barrels Level
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The double barrel version, introduced in 1936, featured two barrels for increased firepower compared to the single-barrel version. Designed for defence against low-flying aircraft, it offered a high rate of fire and was widely used by the Japanese military during the war.
25mm Type 96 Double Barrel
Light Anti-Aircraft Guns on Naval Mount
Barrels Raised
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Mounted on various platforms, including naval ships and coastal defence positions, the double-barrel version provided improved anti-aircraft capabilities. Though effective at close range, it was still vulnerable against faster or high-altitude aircraft.
25mm Type 96 Triple Barrel
Light Anti-Aircraft Guns on Naval Mount
Barrels Level
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The 25mm Type 96 Triple Barrel Light Anti-Aircraft Gun, developed in the late 1930s, featured three barrels to increase firepower and rate of fire. It was designed to provide more effective defense against low-flying aircraft, with a high volume of fire for close-range engagements.
25mm Type 96 Triple Barrel
Light Anti-Aircraft Gun on Naval Mount
Barrels Raised
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Primarily used on ships, the triple-barrel version offered improved performance over its counterparts, though it still struggled against high-speed or high-altitude targets. Its design focused on rapid, sustained fire, making it an important component in Japan’s anti-aircraft defences.
37mm Type 1
Light Anti-Tank Gun
Metal Wheels - Deployed
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£2.20
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The 37mm Type 1 Light Anti-tank Gun, introduced in 1941, was developed by Japan to combat enemy armored vehicles during World War II. It was designed for use by infantry units, offering mobility and ease of deployment. Despite its light weight, it was effective against early war tanks.
37mm Type 1
Light Anti-Tank Gun
Metal Wheels - Limbered
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Featuring a 37mm caliber barrel, mounted on a carriage, allowing for both anti-tank and anti-personnel roles, its low velocity limited its effectiveness against heavily armored tanks, but it proved useful against lightly armored vehicles and in infantry support roles during the early years of the war.
37mm Type 1
Light Anti-Tank Gun
Wooden Spoked Wheels - Deployed
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£2.20
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The Type 1 was typically towed by trucks or used in static defense positions. Its effectiveness declined as Allied tanks became more heavily armored. Despite these limitations, the 37mm Type 1 continued to be used in various theaters, especially during Japan’s campaigns in China and the Pacific Islands.
37mm Type 1
Light Anti-Tank Gun
Wooden Spoked Wheels - Limbered
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£2.20
£3.50
£6.50
£11.00
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As newer, more powerful anti-tank guns became available, the Type 1 was phased out by 1944, though it remained in use in secondary roles. Its design, however, laid the groundwork for future developments in Japan’s anti-tank weaponry during World War II.
47mm Type 1
Light Anti-Tank Gun
Rubber Tyres - Deployed
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£2.20
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£11.00
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The 47mm Type 1 Light Anti-tank Gun, introduced in 1941, was designed to counter enemy tanks during World War II. It featured a higher velocity 47mm barrel, offering improved armor-piercing capability compared to earlier models. It was mainly used in infantry support and defensive roles.
70mm Type 92
Light Battalion Gun
Deployed
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£2.20
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The Type 92 Light Battalion Gun, introduced in 1932, was a short-barreled, portable artillery piece used by Japanese infantry units. It was designed for direct fire support, providing a mix of anti-personnel and anti-tank capabilities, especially effective against light fortifications and soft targets.
70mm Type 92
Light Battalion Gun
Deployed
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Relatively lightweight and easy to maneuver, the Type 92 could be towed by trucks or horses, making it highly mobile in various terrains. Lacking the range and firepower of heavier artillery, it was useful for close support during Japan’s early campaigns in China and throughout the Pacific during World War II.
75mm Type 38 M.1905
Light Field Gun - Barrel Raised
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£2.50
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The 75mm Type 38 M.1905 Field Gun, originally a Japanese adaptation of a German Krupp design, was introduced in 1905. It served as Japan’s standard field artillery piece for decades, providing reliable fire support during World War I, the Sino-Japanese War, and early World War II.
75mm Type 38 M.1905
Light Field Gun - Barrel Level
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The gun featured a 75mm caliber barrel with a relatively long range and moderate rate of fire. It was mounted on a box trail carriage and used a hydro-spring recoil system, which was advanced for its time. It fired high-explosive, shrapnel, and armour-piercing shells depending on battlefield needs.
75mm Type 38 M.1905
Updated Light Field Gun - Barrel Level
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Despite its age, the Type 38 remained in frontline service through the 1930s due to Japan’s limited artillery modernization. It was used by infantry divisions for general fire support and indirect fire missions, often in static or defensive roles across China and the Pacific Islands.
75mm Type 38 M.1905
Updated Light Field Gun - Barrel Raised
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As World War II progressed, the Type 38 became increasingly outdated compared to Allied artillery. Its limited mobility and firepower made it vulnerable, and it was gradually replaced by more modern guns. Nonetheless, it remained in use in secondary roles and garrison duties until the end of the war.
75mm Type 41
Light Mountain Gun w. No Gun Shield
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The 75mm Type 41 Mountain Gun, introduced in 1908, was based on a Krupp design and originally served as Japan’s standard mountain artillery piece. Designed for rugged terrain, it could be broken down into pack loads for transport by pack animals or soldiers when required.
75mm Type 41
Light Mountain Gun w. Small Gun Shield
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After being replaced as Japan’s principal mountain gun by the newer Type 94, the Type 41 was reassigned as a regimental infantry support weapon. Its relatively light construction, portability and useful firepower made it well suited to providing direct artillery support to infantry formations.
75mm Type 41
Light Mountain Gun w. Large Gun Shield
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Despite its age, the Type 41 remained in service throughout the war as a regimental support weapon accompanying the infantry. Its portability and design ensured continued usefulness across difficult terrain, although its limited range and performance increasingly reflected the weapon’s pre-war origins.
75mm Type 88
Anti-Aircraft Gun
Deployed - Barrel Level
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The 75mm Type 88 Anti-Aircraft Gun, introduced in 1928, was Japan’s first purpose-built anti-aircraft gun. Designed to counter high-altitude threats, it featured a high muzzle velocity and effective ceiling, making it suitable for targeting bombers and reconnaissance aircraft during early campaigns.
75mm Type 88
Anti-Aircraft Gun
Deployed - Barrel Raised
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£2.50
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Mounted on wheeled carriages or static emplacements, the Type 88 was used extensively in both homeland defense and overseas garrisons. It also saw limited use in a ground support role against tanks and fortifications, though it was less effective in this capacity compared to dedicated anti-tank guns.
75mm Type 88
Anti-Aircraft Gun
Limbered
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By the mid-war period, the Type 88 struggled against faster, higher-flying Allied aircraft and was gradually supplanted by more modern anti-aircraft systems. Nonetheless, it remained in use until the end of the war, serving as a key component of Japan’s early air defense strategy.
75mm Type 90
Light Field Gun
Wooden Spoked Wheels - Deployed
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£2.50
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The 75mm Type 90 Light Field Gun, introduced in 1932, was designed to replace older artillery like the Type 38. Featuring a split-trail carriage and modern recoil system, it offered greater range, mobility, and accuracy, making it suitable for supporting infantry in offensive operations.
75mm Type 90
Motorised Light Field Gun
Pneumatic Tyres - Deployed
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The Type 90 provided effective fire support against enemy positions. However, complex maintenance needs and production costs limited its widespread deployment. Despite these challenges, it marked a significant step in modernizing Japan’s artillery capabilities during the interbellum and early war.
75mm Type 94
Light Mountain Gun - Deployed
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The 75mm Type 94 Mountain Gun, introduced in 1934, was developed to replace the ageing Type 41 in Japan’s mountain artillery units. Lightweight and easily disassembled, it could be transported by pack animals or soldiers, providing improved mobility and performance across difficult terrain.
75mm Type 94
Light Mountain Gun - Limbered
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Used extensively during the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II, the Type 94 provided effective artillery support in mountains and jungles. Though lighter than field artillery, its portability, improved range and modern design made it particularly valuable to the Japanese mountain artillery.
10cm Type 91
Light Howitzer
Barrel Level - Deployed
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The 100mm Type 91 Light Howitzer, introduced in 1931, was developed to provide mobile, medium-caliber fire support for Japanese infantry. It featured a short barrel and a hydro-pneumatic recoil system, making it suitable for both direct and indirect fire roles in varied battlefield conditions.
10cm Type 91
Light Howitzer
Barrel Raised - Deployed
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Designed for ease of transport, the howitzer could be towed by horse teams or light vehicles, enhancing mobility across rough terrain. It fired high-explosive shells effective against enemy troops, fortifications, and light vehicles, making it a flexible support weapon during the Second World War.
10cm Type 91
Light Motorised Howitzer
Barrel Level - Deployed
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Seeing extensive use in the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Pacific campaigns. Its relatively compact design and performance made it a favourite among field artillery units, especially in jungle or mountainous regions where maneuverability was essential for effective deployment.
10cm Type 91
Light Motorised Howitzer
Barrel Raised - Deployed
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Though eventually outclassed by more powerful Allied artillery, the 100mm Type 91 remained in service through the end of the war. Its balance of firepower, mobility, and ease of use ensured its place as a staple of Japan’s divisional artillery during much of the conflict.
10cm Type 92
Medium Field Gun
Barrel Level - Deployed
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The 10cm Type 92 Medium Field Gun, introduced in 1932, was developed to provide long-range fire support for Japanese forces. It featured a long barrel and powerful charge, giving it excellent range and accuracy. It was primarily used against enemy fortifications and artillery positions.
10cm Type 92
Medium Field Gun
Barrel Raised - Deployed
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The Type 92 was effective in static and siege warfare but was heavy and difficult to maneuver in rough terrain. Despite its mobility issues, it remained in service throughout World War II due to its reliable performance and ability to deliver sustained, accurate fire in defensive and offensive operations
12cm Type 4
Heavy Naval Anti-Aircraft Gun
Barrel Level
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Introduced in 1943, the 12cm Type 4 was designed to defend Japanese ships and coastal positions against high-altitude aircraft. It featured a high muzzle velocity and dual-purpose capability, allowing it to engage both aerial and surface targets effectively at long range.
12cm Type 4
Heavy Naval Anti-Aircraft Gun
Barrel Raised
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Primarily mounted on warships and in coastal batteries, the Type 4 offered improved firepower and accuracy over earlier models. Despite limited production and deployment late in the war, it provided Japan with a more modern and powerful anti-aircraft option during Allied operations in the Pacific.
15cm Type 4
Heavy Howitzer - Barrel Level
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£2.50
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The 15cm Type 4 Heavy Howitzer, introduced in 1915, was one of Japan’s primary heavy artillery pieces during the early 20th century. It featured a short barrel and hydro-pneumatic recoil system, capable of delivering powerful high-explosive shells against fortified positions and enemy concentrations.
15cm Type 4
Heavy Howitzer - Barrel Raised
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Used extensively, the Type 4 was valued for its destructive power, though its weight limited mobility. Typically deployed in static or siege roles, it provided critical fire support during prolonged engagements, but was gradually replaced by more modern, mobile artillery as the war progressed.
15cm Type 38 M.1905
Heavy Howitzer - Barrel Level
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The 15cm Type 38 M.1905 Heavy Howitzer, based on a German Krupp design, was adopted by Japan in 1905. It featured a short barrel and separate-loading ammunition, designed for siege and heavy bombardment roles. It delivered powerful explosive shells against entrenched enemy positions and fortifications.
15cm Type 38 M.1905
Heavy Howitzer - Barrel Raised
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Used during the Russo-Japanese War and into World War II, the Type 38 was effective in static warfare but lacked mobility. Its age and limited range made it increasingly obsolete, yet it remained in service for training and secondary roles, reflecting Japan’s reliance on older artillery systems.
15cm Type 89
Early Model Heavy Howitzer
Barrel Level - Deployed
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The 15cm Type 89, introduced in 1929, was designed for siege and bombardment operations. It featured a short barrel with a powerful recoil mechanism, allowing it to deliver heavy explosive shells against fortified positions, bunkers, and troop concentrations making it effective in static warfare.
15cm Type 89
Early Model Heavy Howitzer
Barrel Raised - Deployed
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Weighing over 4,000 kilograms, the Type 89 was primarily towed by trucks or horses, which limited its mobility. Despite its heavy weight, it proved valuable during Japan’s campaigns in China and the Pacific, where its fire support capabilities were crucial for breaking through defensive lines or fortifications.
15cm Type 89
Late Model Heavy Howitzer
Barrel Level - Deployed
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The Type 89 was often used in direct fire against enemy positions, though its range and speed were limited compared to more modern artillery. While it was effective in some combat situations, it struggled against fast-moving or mobile targets and was increasingly outclassed by newer weapons.
15cm Type 89
Late Model Heavy Howitzer
Barrel Raised - Deployed
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By the mid-war years, the Type 89 was phased out in favor of more advanced artillery pieces. However, it continued to see use in secondary roles, such as garrison duty or training, until the end of the war. Its legacy marked Japan’s reliance on heavy artillery for defense and siege operations.
15cm Type 96
Heavy Howitzer
Barrel Level - Deployed
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Introduced in 1936 the Type 96 was designed for siege and bombardment roles. It featured a short barrel and powerful recoil system, delivering high-explosive shells capable of neutralizing fortifications, bunkers, and concentrated enemy troops during Japan’s campaigns in China and the Pacific.
15cm Type 96
Heavy Howitzer
Barrel Raised - Deployed
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£2.50
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Although effective in bombardment, its weight and limited mobility made it less adaptable in rapid combat situations. Primarily towed by vehicles or animals, it was mostly used in static defense and garrison duties. It served until the end, despite being outclassed by more advanced artillery.
240mm Type 45
Super Heavy Siege Howitzer
Barrel Level - Deployed
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£22.00
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The 240mm Type 45 Heavy Siege Howitzer, introduced in 1911, was designed for long-range bombardment in siege operations. It featured a massive barrel and was capable of firing large-caliber shells with devastating explosive power, ideal for breaking through heavily fortified positions and strongholds.
240mm Type 45
Super Heavy Siege Howitzer
Barrel Raised - Deployed
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£2.80
£5.50
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£22.00
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Used primarily in the Russo-Japanese War and World War II, the Type 45 was a powerful tool for heavy bombardment. Despite its effectiveness, its size and weight made it difficult to maneuver. It was deployed in siege or defensive roles, where its firepower could be fully utilized against entrenched enemy positions.
