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Type 99 cannon

Manufacturer: N/A
Type: N/A
Feed Type:
– Early: Drum feed
– Model 2 Mk. 4: belt feed
Caliber: 20mm
Rate Of Fire:
– Model 2 Mk. 3: 490 rpm
– Model 2 Mk. 5: 750 rpm

Overall Length:
– Model 1: 52.5 in
– Model 2 Mk. 4: 82.6
Weight:
– Model 1: 51 lb.
– Model 2 Mk. 4: 74.4 in
Capacity: Varies
Muzzle Velocity:
– Model 1: 1,970 fps
– Model 2 Mk. 5: 2,490 fps
Effective Range: N/A

COMMENTS: The Type 99 was constantly developed throughout its service and became the standard aircraft cannon of the Japanese navy. Variants were developed for a variety of flexible and fixed mounts.