TYPE 10 DISCHARGER

TYPE 10 DISCHARGER
Image: Type 10 Discharger (Unknown Source)
Year1921
Weapon TypeHeavy Grenade Discharger
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced7000
Crew2 (Gunner & Ammunition Bearer)
Calibre50mm
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round WeightType 91 Hand Grenade
Barrel Length240mm
Overall Length525mm
Grenade TypesFragmentation
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight2.6 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity[@muzzle_velocity]
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range60m
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range175m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe type 10 discharger gave the Japanese infantry platoons extra fire power. It was light, easily transported and could fire a range of grenades. It had a smoothbore barrel and the main type of grenade used was the type 91, which was a high explosive grenade. These light dischargers were used to good effect by the Japanese and each infantry platoon could field up to three such weapons, which gave the platoon commander a valuable source of support.