TYPE 14 10cm CANNON

TYPE 14 10cm CANNON
Image: Type 14 Cannon (Wikipedia)
Year1925
Weapon TypeHeavy Gun
Origin & DesignerJapan/Osaka Arsenal
Numbers Produced64
Crew10
Calibre105mm (105x464R)
Elevation-5° to +33°
Traverse30°
BreechInterrupted Screw
RecoilHydropneumatic
Gun SightPanoramic
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageSplit Trail
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield4mm
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length3.556mm (L/34)
Overall Length4.72m
Width1.84m
Height1.73m
WeightWeight in Traction: 1.979 kg
Weight in Action: 1.500 kg
Round Weight15.76 kg (HE)
Muzzle Velocity620 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire8 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling[@maximum_ceiling]
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum Range13.265m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
TractionHorse Drawn (Eight Horses) or Motorised (Tractor)
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe type 14 was unique because not only was it the first canon to be designed and built in Japan, but also the first to have a split trail. The results however were poor and it was only built in small number, mainly because it lacked range and accuracy. It was replaced by the much improved type 92 and never left the home islands.