Ho-301 cannon
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Ho-301 was a Japanese autocannon that saw limited use during World War II. It was unique in using caseless ammunition. Although the effective range of the cannon was only 150 meters (490 ft), Ho-301 was light and rapid-firing for its caliber.
Specifications
- Caliber: 40 mm (1.57 in)
- Ammunition: 40 mm caseless
- Weight: 49 kg (108 lb)
- Rate of fire: 475 rounds/min
- Muzzle velocity: 245 m/s (805 ft/s)
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