47mm Type 1
Overview
47mm Type 1 anti-tank gun
A 47mm Type 1 anti-tank gun on display at the U.S. Army Museum as seen in 2001.
Source: Max Smith -
© Public domain
Origin
Japan
Type
Anti-tank gun
Entered service
1942
Status
Out of service
Development
1939 - 1941
Developer
Japan
Production
1941
Producer
Japan
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Osaka Arsenal
Number produced
About 2.300
Designations
一式機動四十七粍速射砲 (early designation)
Japanese for "Type 1 mobile 47mm quick firing gun"
一式機動四十七粍砲 (official designation)
Japanese for "Type 1 mobile 47mm gun"
Japanese for "Type 1 mobile 47mm quick firing gun"
一式機動四十七粍砲 (official designation)
Japanese for "Type 1 mobile 47mm gun"
Notable users
Japan
Indonesia
Indonesia
Details
Facts
47mm Type 1
General
Origin
Japan
Type
Anti-tank gun
Crew
4 (estimate)
Dimensions - Travel configuration
Weight
753 kg
Length
About 5 m
Width
About 1.5 m
Ordnance
Type
47mm L/54 high velocity gun
Ammunition
47x285mm R
Barrel length
2.53 m in total
2.12 m rifled bore
Muzzle brake
No
Muzzle velocity
826 m/s for APHE
835 m/s for HE
Elevation
-11° to +18°
Traverse
58° in total
Fire control
Sights
Direct fire telescope
Drum type indirect fire sight
Firepower
Rate of fire
10 to 15 rpm practical maximum
3 to 7 rpm practical against moving targets
Range
About 1 km practical anti-tank range
6.9 km maximum indirect fire range
Penetration
About 70 mm steel at 0° at 0.5 km for Type 1 APHE
About 50 mm steel at 0° at 1 km for Type 1 APHE
About 40 mm steel at 0° at 1.35 lm for Type 1 APHE
Carriage
Type
Two wheel split trail carriage
Limber
No
Gun shield
Yes, removable
Tire type
Metal hub with solid rubber wheels
Mobility
Towing vehicle
Light truck
Autonomous mobility
Yes, can be manhandled over short distances