In November 1941, development began on an anti-aircraft version of the Type 98 with a 20 mm AA gun.[1] During development of the AA gun tank, the Imperial Japanese Army experimented with various configurations.
An earlier produced prototype was designated the Type 98 Ta-Se self-propelled anti-aircraft gun in November 1941.[1] It mounted a single converted Type 98 20 mm AA machine cannon in a cylindrical turret. During trials, it was determined that the configuration created an unstable "firing platform" and so it did not enter production.[1][2]
Twin gun versionedit
Rear angle view of the Type 98 20 mm AAG tank with twin Type 2 machine cannon
This second prototype version, known as the Type 98 20 mm AAG tank was equipped with a modified twin Type 2 20 mm AA machine cannon.[1][2] The twin gun was similar to the Type 98 anti-aircraft cannon, but these could be elevated to 95 degrees and had a central fire-control system.[3] The rate of fire was 300 rpm, and they had a maximum range of 5,500 m.[3]
The gun crew worked from a raised platform with a modest amount of protection from the sides - the twin 20 mm gun fired through a large gun shield gave further protection for the crew from that direction. The gunner sat in the seat right behind the gun. The platform allowed 360 degrees of rotation for both the gunner and the gun. A Type 100 air-cooled inline six-cylinder diesel engine was used to output 130 horsepower. Forward transmission included four stages, with one reverse speed. The Type 98 Ke-Ni chassis and engine, on which the prototype was based, managed a speed of 42 km/h. It also did not enter mass production. In addition, there was no single AA gun configuration of the AAG tank produced.[1][2]
^ abcTaki’s Imperial Japanese Army Page: Anti-Aircraft Tank "Ta-Se"
^ abTaki’s Imperial Japanese Army Page: "AA Weapons"
Referencesedit
Taki's Imperial Japanese Army Page - Akira Takizawa
Tomczyk, Andrzej (2007). Japanese Armor Vol. 5. AJ Press. ISBN978-8372371799.
April 08, 2024
type, tank, type, anti, tank, japanese, 日本語, 試製対空戦車, ソキ, japanese, self, propelled, anti, aircraft, using, twin, soki, type, anti, utilized, chassis, type, light, tank, type, anti, aircraft, tankplace, originempire, japanspecificationsmass22, tonslength4, widt. The Type 98 20 mm AAG anti air gun tank Japanese 日本語 試製対空戦車 ソキ was a Japanese self propelled anti aircraft gun using a twin Soki Type 2 20 mm anti air gun It utilized the chassis of the Type 98 Ke Ni light tank 1 Type 98 anti aircraft gun tankPlace of originEmpire of JapanSpecificationsMass22 tonsLength4 78 m 15 ft 8 in Width2 19 m 7 ft 2 in Height2 58 m 8 ft 6 in Crew5Armor6 16 mmMainarmament2x Type 2 20 mm AA machine cannonEnginePetrol130hpSuspensionBell crankOperationalrange300 km 190 mi Maximum speed42 km h 26 mph In November 1941 development began on an anti aircraft version of the Type 98 with a 20 mm AA gun 1 During development of the AA gun tank the Imperial Japanese Army experimented with various configurations Contents 1 Original single gun variant 2 Twin gun version 3 See also 4 Notes 5 ReferencesOriginal single gun variant editAn earlier produced prototype was designated the Type 98 Ta Se self propelled anti aircraft gun in November 1941 1 It mounted a single converted Type 98 20 mm AA machine cannon in a cylindrical turret During trials it was determined that the configuration created an unstable firing platform and so it did not enter production 1 2 Twin gun version edit nbsp Rear angle view of the Type 98 20 mm AAG tank with twin Type 2 machine cannonThis second prototype version known as the Type 98 20 mm AAG tank was equipped with a modified twin Type 2 20 mm AA machine cannon 1 2 The twin gun was similar to the Type 98 anti aircraft cannon but these could be elevated to 95 degrees and had a central fire control system 3 The rate of fire was 300 rpm and they had a maximum range of 5 500 m 3 The gun crew worked from a raised platform with a modest amount of protection from the sides the twin 20 mm gun fired through a large gun shield gave further protection for the crew from that direction The gunner sat in the seat right behind the gun The platform allowed 360 degrees of rotation for both the gunner and the gun A Type 100 air cooled inline six cylinder diesel engine was used to output 130 horsepower Forward transmission included four stages with one reverse speed The Type 98 Ke Ni chassis and engine on which the prototype was based managed a speed of 42 km h It also did not enter mass production In addition there was no single AA gun configuration of the AAG tank produced 1 2 See also editType 98 20 mm AA half track vehicle 20 mm AA machine cannon carrier truckNotes edit a b c d e f Tomczyk 2007 p 14 a b c Taki s Imperial Japanese Army Page Anti Aircraft Tank Ta Se a b Taki s Imperial Japanese Army Page AA Weapons References editTaki s Imperial Japanese Army Page Akira Takizawa Tomczyk Andrzej 2007 Japanese Armor Vol 5 AJ Press ISBN 978 8372371799 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Type 98 20 mm AAG tank amp oldid 1207417735, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
