Type 4 105mm Recoilless Gun

[@thedesignerblacksmith5953]

That's cool. I don't seems to be able to find any info on this piece quickly Like, it should be taken into consideration, as from what I know, recoilless gun is pretty late war weapon (although the concept has been there since the 30s)

[@G_Ludwig]

Splendid work as always!

[@ok3d189]

Thank you!

[@Heathens-23]

thx for the information

[@ThePig_ru]

type 3, to be exact. Type 4 - 70 mm, 1944.

[@ok3d189]

Type 4 70mm was a rocket launcher , Type 4 105mm was a recoilless gun (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_4_70_mm_AT_rocket_launcher)

[@hammergon587]

I've heard this called both the Type 3 and Type 4. I'm honestly not 100% sure if this thing ever got a Type designation tbh.

[@WildBillCox13]

A Japanese RCL? Interesting.

[@ok3d189]

Developed in the later stages of WW2, the Type 4 105mm Recoilless Gun was one of Japan's first attempts at a recoilless weapon system. Inspired by German designs, the Type 4 105mm was light-weight alternative to conventional field guns for infantry support and anti-tank duties. Testing wasn't completed by the end of the war and the few prototypes produced were seized by the U.S Army. The U.S Army conducted their own firing test's with 2 examples of the weapon system. Both of which experienced catastrophic malfunctions when fired and exploded. Firing trials were cancelled with only one prototype was left in one piece, which was quickly put into storage. The last remaining example of the gun is on display at the 'U.S. Army Armor & Cavalry Collection' at Fort Moore (Formerly Fort Benning).

[@WildBillCox13]

@@ok3d189 Thanks.