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Japanese 75mm Type 11 (1922) Anti-Aircraft Gun
Technical Information

Background
The Japanese Army 75mm Type 11 (1922) anti-aircraft gun was designated 十 一年式七糎半野戦高射砲 Jyūichinen-shiki nana-senti-han Yasen Koshahō.

Wartime History
Withdrawn from service before the start of the Pacific War, replaced by the 100mm Type 14 (1929) Anti-Aircraft Gun and 75mm Type 88 (1928) Anti-Aircraft Gun.

Production
44 were built

Technical Details
Caliber  75mm (2.95")
Muzzle Velocity  1,800 feet/sec
Shell  14.5 pounds
Rate of Fire  10-12 rpm
Horizontal Range  11,000 yards / 10058.4 meters
Vertical Range  20,000 feet / 6,096 meters
Shells  AA, HE, AP



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