TYPE 38 FIELD GUN (IMPROVED)

TYPE 38 FIELD GUN (IMPROVED)
Image: Type 38 Field Gun/Improved (ww2db)
Year1926
Weapon TypeLight Field Gun
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced900
Crew7
Calibre75mm (75x294R)
Elevation-8° to +43°
Traverse
BreechHorizontal Sliding Wedge
RecoilHydrospring
Gun SightPanoramic
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageFixed Trail
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield3mm
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length2.325mm (L/31)
Overall Length5.18m
Width1.57m
Height1.47m
WeightWeight in Traction: 1.910 kg
Weight in Action: 1.136 kg
Round Weight6.56 kg (HE)
Muzzle Velocity510 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire15 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling[@maximum_ceiling]
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum Range11.600m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
TractionHorse Drawn (Six Horses) or Motorised
Variants[@variants]
NotesDuring the inter war period the IJA decided to modernise their type 38s and these modifications included a new breech and hollow trail which allowed for higher elevation and these made gave the weapon a longer range and faster rate of fire. These improved models were issued in the same as the standard version and saw action on all fronts.