TYPE 14 PISTOL

TYPE 14 PISTOL
Image: Type 14 Pistol (Unknown Source)
Year1927
Weapon TypeService Pistol
Origin & DesignerJapan/Nambu
Numbers Produced400.000
Crew[@crew]
Calibre8mm (8x22)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight102gr (7.0g)
Barrel Length117mm
Overall Length230mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight900g
OperationRecoil
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsFront Blade & Rear Notch
Feed8 Round Magazine
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire20 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity320 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range50m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe type 14 was a variant of the Nambu type A pistol and was simplified for cheaper production costs. It was issued to officers and NCOs and saw service right through World War Two.