Ho-1 cannon | |
Origin: | Empire of Japan |
Type: | Aircraft autocannon |
Is Ranged: | yes |
Is Uk: | yes |
Used By: | Imperial Japanese Army Air Service Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service |
Weight: | 34kg (75lb) |
Length: | 1749mm |
Part Length: | 1194mm |
Cartridge: | 20x125mm (127) |
Caliber: | 20mm |
Action: | Short recoil-operated |
Rate: | 300-400 rounds/min |
Velocity: | 820m/s |
Feed: | 15-round box magazine |
Ho-1 was a Japanese autocannon used during World War II, it was a Type 97 20 mm anti-tank rifle adapted for use in bomber turrets.[1]
The cannon when fixed was known as the Ho-3,[2] compared to its flexible brother the Ho-3 was fed with a 50-round double drum, while the Ho-1 was fed by a 15-round magazine.