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[[File:Type Hei c.jpg|thumb|right|451px|Type Hei Experimental Ultra Light Machine Gun - 6.5x50mm Arisaka. Fully automatic version with a magazine for 20 rounds.]] | [[File:Type Hei c.jpg|thumb|right|451px|Type Hei Experimental Ultra Light Machine Gun - 6.5x50mm Arisaka. Fully automatic version with a magazine for 20 rounds.]] | ||
| − | The '''Type Hei''' (''Hei'' being the Japanese character for C) is a prototype semi-automatic Japanese rifle. It was one of three experimental semi-automatic rifles commissioned for testing by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1932 and produced by Nippon Special Steel. It utilizes a toggle-lock action similar to the action seen on the experimental [[Pedersen Rifle]]. The rifle was offered with 5-round or 10-round magazine capacities, and could be loaded using [[Arisaka]] stripper clips. A variant with a 20-round magazine and full automatic fire capability was also trialed as a light machine gun during World War II. The Type Hei along with several other semi-automatic rifles submitted for evaluation by the Japanese military were tested in 1935, but none were found suitable for mass production and use. | + | The '''Type Hei''' (''Hei'' being the Japanese character for C) is a prototype semi-automatic Japanese rifle. It was one of three experimental semi-automatic rifles commissioned for testing by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1932 and produced by Nippon Special Steel; the other two were the [[Type Kō rifle|Type Kō]] and [[Type Otsu rifle|Type Otsu]]. It utilizes a toggle-lock action similar to the action seen on the experimental [[Pedersen Rifle]]. The rifle was offered with 5-round or 10-round magazine capacities, and could be loaded using [[Arisaka]] stripper clips. A variant with a 20-round magazine and full automatic fire capability was also trialed as a light machine gun during World War II. The Type Hei along with several other semi-automatic rifles submitted for evaluation by the Japanese military were tested in 1935, but none were found suitable for mass production and use. |
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Revision as of 05:49, 11 January 2023
The Type Hei (Hei being the Japanese character for C) is a prototype semi-automatic Japanese rifle. It was one of three experimental semi-automatic rifles commissioned for testing by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1932 and produced by Nippon Special Steel; the other two were the Type Kō and Type Otsu. It utilizes a toggle-lock action similar to the action seen on the experimental Pedersen Rifle. The rifle was offered with 5-round or 10-round magazine capacities, and could be loaded using Arisaka stripper clips. A variant with a 20-round magazine and full automatic fire capability was also trialed as a light machine gun during World War II. The Type Hei along with several other semi-automatic rifles submitted for evaluation by the Japanese military were tested in 1935, but none were found suitable for mass production and use.
Specifications
(1932)
- Number built: ~50
- Type: Battle Rifle, Machine Gun
- Caliber: 6.5x50mm Arisaka
- Weight: 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
- Length: 42.1 in (107 cm)
- Barrel length: 22.8 in (58 cm)
- Feed System: 5, 10, or 20 rounds box magazine
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Full-Auto
The Type Hei rifle and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | Type Hei (Early) with 5 round magazine | 2021 | ||
| Type Hei (Early) with 10 round magazine |