TYPE 93 & 100 FLAME-THROWERS

TYPE 93 & 100 FLAME-THROWERS
Image: Type 93 Flame-Thrower (Wikipedia)
Year1933 (Type 93) 1940 (Type 100)
Weapon TypeInfantry Flame-Thrower
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced8000 (Both Models)
Crew[@crew]
Calibre[@calibre]
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight[@round_weight]
Barrel Length[@barrel_length]
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight26 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire10-12 Second Bursts
Blank Cartridge12.3 Litres
Muzzle Velocity[@muzzle_velocity]
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range22-27m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesBoth the type 93 and type 100 were man packed flame-throwers. The type 93 were issued to engineer regiments and these equipped flame-thrower companies. The type 100 was a lighter version of the type 93 and was designed for use with paratroops.