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List of artillery weapons of the Imperial Japanese Navy

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This is a list of heavy artillery weapons of the Imperial Japanese Navy of World War II.

Anti tank guns

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Light anti-aircraft gun

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Medium anti-aircraft gun

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Heavy anti-aircraft gun

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Rocket launcher (ground use)

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  • 25 mm Rocket Gun Launcher
  • 80 mm Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
  • 100 mm Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
  • 120 mm Rocket Launcher
  • 120 mm Six-Rocket Launcher
  • 200 mm Rocket Launcher Model 1
  • 200 mm Rocket Launcher Model 2
  • 200 mm Rocket Launcher Model 3
  • 450 mm Heavy Rocket Launcher
  • Type 6 Ground Use Bomb Projection Rocket Launcher Model 11
  • Type 6 Ground Use Bomb Projection Rocket Launcher Model 13
  • Type 3 Rocket Launcher Model 1
  • Type 3 Rocket Launcher Model 2
  • Type 3 Rocket Launcher Model 2Modify 1

Rocket launcher (carrier-based)

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  • 75 mm Blast-Off Rocket Launcher
  • 120 mm Rocket Launcher
  • Type 5 12 cm Rocket Launcher
  • 120 mm 30-Rocket Launcher
  • 150 mm Rocket Depth Bomb Launcher

In short, these weapon systems were some of the most technically advanced at the time. Even though they are dwarfed by the power, range, and accuracy of modern-day artillery, they are a testament to their time.

See also

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