List of Japanese military equipment of World War II

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Type A Model 1902 Grandpa Nambu

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List of Japanese Military Equipment of World War II encompasses the various tools, vehicles, weapons, and other hardware used by the Imperial Japanese Army and the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. The equipment ranges from small arms to large naval ships and includes ground vehicles, aircraft, and artillery. This list provides an overview of the most notable equipment that played significant roles in various battles and campaigns throughout the war.

Small Arms

Rifles

• Type 38 rifle - A bolt-action rifle that was a standard infantry weapon.
• Type 99 rifle - An improved bolt-action rifle introduced in 1939.

Machine Guns

• Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun - A heavy machine gun used extensively by the Japanese army.
• Type 11 Light Machine Gun - A light machine gun that was the standard issue for Japanese infantry.

Sidearms

• Type 14 Nambu pistol - A semi-automatic pistol used by Japanese officers.
• Type 94 Nambu pistol - Another semi-automatic pistol, known for its compact size.

Artillery

• Type 88 75 mm AA Gun - An anti-aircraft gun used against enemy aircraft.
• Type 97 81mm Mortar - A standard mortar used by the Japanese infantry for indirect fire support.

Armored Vehicles

• Type 95 Ha-Go - A light tank that was used in various campaigns across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
• Type 97 Chi-Ha - A medium tank that served as the backbone of the Japanese armored forces.

Aircraft

• Mitsubishi A6M Zero - A carrier-based fighter aircraft that gained a legendary reputation for its agility and range.
• Nakajima B5N - A torpedo bomber that played a key role in the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Naval Vessels

• Yamato-class battleship - The largest battleships ever built, including the famous Yamato and Musashi.
• Akizuki-class destroyer - A class of destroyers known for their anti-aircraft capabilities.

Miscellaneous

• Type 93 Torpedo - Also known as the "Long Lance", it was the most advanced naval torpedo in the world at the time.
• Type 2 Ka-Mi - An amphibious tank designed for invasion operations.

This list represents only a fraction of the vast array of military equipment utilized by Japan during World War II. The diversity and innovation found in Japanese military hardware were significant, though often hampered by resource limitations and industrial capacity compared to the Allies.