Type 4 20 cm Rocket Launcher

Type 4 20 cm Rocket Launcher

The Type 4 20 cm Rocket launcher is a Japanese 203 mm caliber rocket mortar. It fires a rocket propelled spin stabilized projectiles. It was used during World War II, entering service in 1943. It was used during the assaults on Okinawa and Iwo Jima.

pecifications

* Caliber: 203 mm
* Barrel length: 1,923 mm
* Elevation: +40 to +65 degrees
* Traverse: 300 degrees
* Projectile weight: 83.7 kg
* Muzzle velocity: 175 m/s
* Weight: 227.6 Kg
* Range: 2,400 m


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