Weapons of Japan Go Back to Countries Go Back To Weapons Home AutocannonType 99 Mark 1 AutocannonA Japanese 20mm aircraft-mounted autocannon used during World War II. It was based on the Oerlikon design and served as the primary armament for Japanese fighter planes.HowitzerType 89 155mm HowitzerA Japanese howitzer developed for the Imperial Japanese Army. It provided mobile artillery support, firing 155mm shells with precision.Type 91 10 cm howitzerAn artillery piece used by the Imperial Japanese Army, designed for flexibility and capable of firing high-explosive shells. It saw extensive service during World War II.Infantry Support GunType 94 75 mm mountain gunA lightweight, packable artillery piece used by the Imperial Japanese Army, introduced in the 1930s for use in rugged terrain. It was versatile and favored for mountain warfare.Man-Portable Rocket LauncherType 4 70 mm AT rocket launcherA Japanese anti-tank weapon developed late in World War II. It was similar to the Bazooka, though less effective and rarely deployed.Rocket ArtilleryType 4 40 cm rocketA large Japanese rocket artillery piece developed during World War II. It was designed for coastal defense and capable of launching 400mm diameter rockets with significant explosive payloads.Submachine GunJapanese Type 100 Submachine GunA submachine gun used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, chambered in 8x22mm Nambu. It was introduced late in the war and featured a relatively slow rate of fire.General Purpose Machine GunSumitomo Type 62The Sumitomo Type 62 is a Japanese general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, introduced in the 1960s. Designed for versatility, it remains in limited service with Japan's Self-Defense Forces.Heavy Machine GunType 3 Heavy Machine GunA Japanese heavy machine gun used during World War II. It was a modified version of the Hotchkiss M1914, designed to meet the needs of the Japanese military.Light Machine GunJapanese Type 11 Machine GunThe first light machine gun adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army, introduced in 1922 and chambered for the 6.5x50mmSR cartridge. It featured a hopper-fed design but was known for reliability issues.Japanese Type 96 Machine GunA light machine gun introduced in the 1930s, used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Chambered for the 6.5x50mmSR cartridge, it was magazine-fed and featured a bipod.RevolverJapanese Type 26 RevolverA double-action revolver used by the Imperial Japanese Army, introduced in 1893 and chambered in 9mm Japanese revolver rounds. It was the first modern sidearm adopted by Japan.Semi-Automatic PistolNambu Type 14A semi-automatic pistol used by the Imperial Japanese Army, designed by Kijiro Nambu and introduced in 1925. Chambered in 8x22mm Nambu, it had a distinctive design but was criticized for reliability issues.Nambu Type 94A semi-automatic pistol used by the Imperial Japanese Army, introduced in 1934. Chambered for 8x22mm Nambu, it was known for poor design and a unique exposed sear, making it potentially dangerous to handle. Infantry RifleType 38 ArisakaA Japanese bolt-action rifle used by the Imperial Japanese Army during both World Wars. It was known for its strong construction and reliability.Type 99 ArisakaA Japanese bolt-action rifle used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. It was an improvement over the earlier Type 38 Arisaka and was known for its strength and durability.Artillery BriquetMeiji 19 Artillery SwordA Japanese sword issued to artillery units during the Meiji era, symbolizing rank and duty. It features a straight, single-edged blade.Cavalry SaberType 32 Cavalry SaberA Japanese military sword used during the late Meiji period and early 20th century. It features a slightly curved, single-edged blade designed for mounted combat, with a simplified design compared to traditional samurai swords.Officer SwordType 94 Shin GuntoA Japanese military sword used by high-ranking officers during the late 1930s and early 1940s, characterized by its simple design and hand-forged blade.Type 95 Shin GuntoA mass-produced Japanese sword issued to non-commissioned officers in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, designed to resemble traditional samurai swords.Type 98 Shin GuntoThe most common sword carried by Japanese officers during World War II, featuring a style closer to traditional samurai swords, with a focus on functionality in combat.