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Imperial Japanese Army Type 99 Rifle

The standard rifle used by the IJA during World War II. Known for its reliability and its powerful cartridge.

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 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 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 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 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 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 Type 97 10-cm Gun

A versatile gun used on a range of IJN warships, including cruisers and destroyers. It was known for its accuracy and reliability.

Imperial Japanese Navy Type 91 Aerial Torpedo

A torpedo designed for use by carrier-based aircraft. It was less powerful than the Long Lance but was effective against lightly armored targets.

Imperial Japanese Navy Type 93 Oxygen Torpedo

A torpedo developed by the IJN to overcome the limitations of conventional torpedoes in deep water. It used oxygen for propulsion, but prone to misfires.

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