Type 14 10 cm Cannon

Type 14 10 cm Cannon

Infobox Weapon
name=Type 14 10 cm Cannon


caption=
origin=Japan
type=field gun
is_ranged=
is_bladed=
is_explosive=
is_artillery=yes
is_vehicle=
is_UK=
service=1925-1945?
used_by=JPN
wars=2nd Sino-Japanese War, World War II
designer=Osaka Arsenal
design_date=
manufacturer=Osaka Arsenal
production_date=1925-?
number=64
variants=
weight=convert|3116.7|kg|lb
length=
part_length=convert|3.556|m|in L/34.2
width=
height=
crew=
cartridge=convert|15.77|kg|lb
caliber=105 mm (4.13 in)
action=
rate=
velocity=620 m/s (2,034 ft/s)
range=
max_range=convert|13265|m|yd
feed=
sights=
breech=
recoil=
carriage=split trail
elevation=-5° to +33°
traverse=30°
blade_type=
hilt_type=
sheath_type=
head_type=
haft_type=
diameter=
filling=
filling_weight=
detonation=
yield=
armour=
primary_armament=
secondary_armament=
engine=
engine_power=
pw_ratio=
suspension=
vehicle_range=
speed=The Type 14 10 cm Cannon was a field gun used by the Japanese Army during the 2nd Sino-Japanese War and World War II. It is notable as the first weapon totally of Japanese design and the first with a split trail. It was not considered successful and was replaced by the Type 92 10 cm Cannon.

Data is from Chamberlain & Gander.

References

* Chamberlain, Peter & Gander, Terry. "Light and Medium Artillery". New York: Arco

External links

* [http://www3.plala.or.jp/takihome/14-10.htm Type 14 on Taki's Imperial Japanese Army page]


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