Ho-401 cannon

Ho-401 was a Japanese aircraft autocannon that saw limited, if any, use during World War II. It was a large-caliber version of the 37 mm Ho-203 cannon. The cannon was used on the ground attack aircraft, Kawasaki Ki-102.

Specifications

• Caliber: 57 mm (2.25 in)
• Ammunition: 57 x 121R (1,500 g)
• Weight: 150 kg (330 lb)
• Rate of fire: 80 rounds/min
• Muzzle velocity: 495 m/s (1,625 ft/s)

References

• The Pacific War Encyclopedia