Type 41 75 mm cavalry gun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Type 41 75 mm cavalry gun |
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Type 41 75 mm cavalry gun
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| Type | field gun |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1908-1945 |
| Used by |  Japan |
| Wars | World War I, 2nd Sino-Japanese War, World War II |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 928 kilograms (2,046 lb) |
| Barrel length | 2.174 metres (7 ft 2 in) L/29.27 |
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| Shell | 6.025 kilograms (13.28 lb) |
| Caliber | 75 mm (2.95 in) |
| Carriage | fixed trail |
| Elevation | -8° to +16° 30' |
| Traverse | 6° 60' |
| Muzzle velocity | 510 m/s (1,673 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 8,380 metres (9,160 yd) |
The Type 41 75 mm cavalry gun (also known as Yonichi-shiki yahō in Japanese) was a type of field gun. It was used by the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA). This powerful artillery weapon started being used in 1908.
What Was the Type 41 Gun?
The Type 41 gun was a special kind of artillery piece. It was designed to be lighter than other guns. This made it easier for cavalry (soldiers who ride horses) to move it around. It was the main weapon for artillery groups that worked with cavalry soldiers.
Where Was the Type 41 Gun Used?
The Type 41 gun saw action in several big conflicts. It was used during the Second Sino-Japanese War. This war took place between Japan and China. It was also used in World War II, a huge global war. The gun was in service from 1908 until 1945.
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A Type 41 cavalry gun seen from the side
