Imperial Japanese Navy Type 89 12-cm Gun
A powerful main battery gun used on some IJN cruisers. It was capable of firing a heavy shell at a long range.
Imperial Japanese Navy Mitsubishi A6M Zero
A highly maneuverable fighter aircraft used by the IJN during World War II. It was known for its speed and its long range but was vulnerable to Allied fighters in dogfights.
Imperial Japanese Navy Type 94 40-mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
A versatile gun used by the IJN for both anti-aircraft and anti-ship defense. It was known for its high rate of fire and its effectiveness against aircraft.
Imperial Japanese Navy Type 96 25-mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
The most common anti-aircraft gun used by the IJN. It was effective against low-flying aircraft, but it suffered from a slow rate of fire.
Imperial Japanese Navy Type 98 25-mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
An improved version of the Type 96 25-mm gun, featuring an increased rate of fire and a more powerful round. It was deployed in the later stages of the war.
Imperial Japanese Army Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun
A water-cooled machine gun used by the IJA. Known for its accuracy and reliability, it was used extensively throughout the war.
Imperial Japanese Army Type 96 Light Machine Gun
A lightweight machine gun used by the IJA. It was designed for infantry use and was known for its portability and ease of use.
Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (IJNAS)
The air arm of the Imperial Japanese Navy, tasked with providing carrier-based air support and long-range reconnaissance. Famous for its pilots in the Zero fighter and the dive bombers of the Pearl Harbor attack.
Imperial Japanese Army Type 95 Ha-Go
A light tank used by the IJA during World War II. Known for its relatively small size and its use in early-war campaigns.
Imperial Japanese Army Type 97 Chi-Ha
A medium tank used by the IJA during World War II. More heavily armed and armored than the Ha-Go, it was still vulnerable to Allied tanks.