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Type 89 naval gun
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The 12.7cm/40 Type 89 was a Japanese heavy anti-aircraft gun introduced before World War II. Well-regarded as an anti-air weapon, it replaced the 12cm/45 Type 10 as the standard heavy AA gun aboard cruisers, battleships, and carriers, as well as serving as the primary armament of the Matsu-class destroyers. The vast majority of Type 89s were used twin mounts, though the Matsu-class featured a forward single-mount and rear twin. Some Type 89s were also used on land, both twins and singles.
Specifications
(1932 - 1945)
- Type: Naval gun, anti-aircraft gun
- Place of origin: Empire of Japan
- In service: 1932–45
- No. built: ~1500
- Variants: Type 88
- Mass: 3,100 kilograms (6,834 lb)
- Barrel length: 5,080 millimeters (16 ft 8 in) (bore length)
- Shell: 127x580mmR
- Shell weight: 20.9–23.45 kilograms (46.1–51.7 lb)
- Caliber: 12.7-centimeter (5.0 in)
- Breech: horizontal breech block
- Elevation: -8° to +90°
- Rate of fire: 8-14 rounds per minute
- Muzzle velocity: 720–725 meters per second (2,360–2,380 ft/s)
- Maximum firing range: 9,440 meters (30,970 ft) at 90° (AA ceiling), 14,800 meters (48,600 ft) at 45°
The Type 89 naval gun and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Notes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tora! Tora! Tora! | 1970 | |||
| Midway | 2019 | |||
| Godzilla Minus One | Demilitarized single mount and twin mount on Matsu-class destroyer | 2023 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike Witches 2 | Twin mounts on Chitose-class carriers, Yamato-class battleship, and Takao-class cruisers | 2010 | |
| Strike Witches: The Movie | Twin mounts on Yamato-class battleship | 2012 | |
| Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow | Twin mounts on Yamato-class battleship | 2014-2015 | |
| In this Corner of the World | 2016 | ||
| Brave Witches | Twin mounts on Shoukaku-class carriers and Takao-class cruiser | 2016-2017 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Orchestra 2: Rising Storm | 2013 | ||
| Yakuza 6: The Song of Life | 2016 | ||
| World of Warships: Legends | 2019 | ||
| Enlisted | 2021 | ||
| Call of Duty: Vanguard | 2021 |