Type 97 20mm Automatic Gun (Anti-Tank Rifle)
Technical Information

Background
Also known as 20mm automatic gun. This weapon was introduced in 1937 and was used against the Soviets at Nomonhan. Fired a 20mm shell, magazine held seven rounds. A gun crew of eight were required to move the gun: 1) Squad commander 2-4) carrying the rifle 5-8) carrying ammunition boxes.

Production
400 were produced