Type 96 and Type 97 150 mm Infantry Mortar
The Type 96 and Type 97 were Japanese 150 mm calibre mortars used during the Second World War. The Type 96 designation was given to this mortar as it was accepted in the year 2596 of the Japanese calendar (1936).[1] It had a caliber of 150.5 mm, and approximately 90 were produced. The Type 96 was used in Iwo Jima and China, but its performance is not known. In 1941 the weapon was developed into the more portable Type 97 150 mm Mortar, which simply has the recoil absorber removed.
| Designation | Type 96 | Type 97 long barrel | Type 97 short barrel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel length | 1.325 m | 1.935 m | 1.395 m |
| Elevation | +45 to +80 degrees | ||
| Shell weight | Reported between 25.65 kg and 23.8 kg | ||
| Muzzle velocity | 214 m/s | ||
| Weight | 722 kg | 342 kg | 232.5 kg |
| Range | 3,900 m | ||
| Quantity produced |
90 | 110 | |
References
Notes
- ↑ War Department Special Series No 30 Japanese Mortars and Grenade Dischargers 1945
Bibliography
- US War Department Special Series No 30 Japanese Mortars and Grenade Dischargers 1945
External links
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