Type 96 15cm Cannon

Introduced Year : 1936

Caliber : 149.1 mm

Barrel Length : 7.86 m (L52.7)

EL Angle of Fire : -7 to +45 Degrees

AZ Angle of Fire : 180 Degrees

Shell Weight : 50 Kg

Muzzle Velocity : 860 m/sec

Weight : 24.314 ton

Range : 26,200 m

Production Qty : 30

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Type 96 was developed for longer range than that of Type 89. It was first used at Corregidor in 1942. Type 96 was deployed at important fortresses like Kotou, Shimushu, Iki etc.