In recently update, Type Hei rifle with 10-rounds magazine was implemented. It is a good gun, but it doesn’t have enough uniqueness which is attractive for gold order weapons.
For this reason, I listed several unique weapons for Japanese. I hope this list is interesting for you and it can be reference for developers.
In this list I did not included weapons which will comes for normal levels. (eg. navy’s Type 4 automatic rifle)
Rifle
35th Year Type naval rifle / 三十五年式海軍銃
Japanese navy’s service rifle used since 1900s. It was modified version of 30th Year Type rifle of the Army.
Since the late of 1920s this gun was retired and used as a training equipment of merchant marine schools.
In-game performance
Its just an ordinally bolt-action rifle. It would be attractive for people who want to be a sailor.
Also, it will be good for premium Engineer squads etc.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Type | Bolt-action rifle |
| Cartridge | 6.5x50mmSR 35th Year Type naval rifle cartridge |
| Magazine | 5 rounds clip |
| Bayonet | 35th Year Type bayonet |
| Length | 1275 mm |
| Weight | 3.85 kg |
| Barrel Length | 790 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 700 m/s |
Type 38 short rifle with Type 96 light machine gun’s 30rounds magazine
Japanese uncertain last-ditch weapon. It is a Type 38 short rifle but it had large 30 rounds magazine for Type 96 light machine gun.
In-game performance
It’s not an automatic rifle, but large magazine is still attractive.
Other performance would be similar to in-game Type 38 Carbine.
Rocket Rifle (Kure arsenal design) / 噴進銃 (呉廠型)
Japanese navy’s 25mm rocket launcher as a substitute of rifles.
Design of shell diverting 25mm shell for Type 96 25mm AA gun, but modified as rocket.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Type | Rocket launcher |
| Cartridge | 25mm rocket |
| Magazine | Single-shot |
| Bayonet | 30th Year Type bayonet? |
Submachine Gun
Experimental Automatic Pistol (1st-stage prototype) / 試製自動短銃 (第一次試製銃)
It was the first Japanese submachine gun. In overseas this gun seems to be called “Tokyo Arsenal Model 1927”.
In July 1920, Army Technical Headquarter [陸軍技術本部] start projects for new weapons. That project contains multiple weapons, and in infantry weapons they planned to develop infantry rifle, machine gun, sniper cannon, semi-auto rifle and machine pistol (submachine gun). Among them, LMG was most important and SMG had lowest priority but finally first two prototypes were manufactured at Tokyo arsenal. It was tested at Futtsu testing field with Thompson and Bergman SMGs. As a result of test, they find that it have too high rate of fire, too complex construction, not enough robustness.
In-game performance
It can be Japanese PPSh-41. Its extremely high rate of fire was one of the reason why it was not adopted, but in the video game it is advantage.
Perhaps it should be normal weapon for a counterpart of drum-magazine Thompsons.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 8x22mm 14th Year Type pistol cartridge |
| Magazine | 50 rounds dram magazine |
| Bayonet | N/A |
| Length | 690 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Barrel Length | 250 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 360 m/s |
| Fire rate | 1200 rpm |
Experimental Machine Pistol Model 3 Ko / 試製機関短銃三型甲
Experimental machine pistol Model 3 (predecessor, has similar bayonet lug) with bayonet
One of the prototype of Type 100 SMG. It have very long bayonet lug to make up for the total length, but finally they find that SMG does not need such long length, so in the Model 3 Otsu it was shortened.
In-game performance
It have very long bayonet lug so its a bit difficult to hide. However, RoF is similar to late production of Type 100 SMG so it will be useful.
Also, bipods will make easier to mount on ground.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 8x22mm 14th Year Type pistol cartridge |
| Magazine | 30 rounds magazine |
| Bayonet | 30th Year Type bayonet |
| Length | 1097 mm |
| Weight | 3.885 kg |
| Barrel Length | 230 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 334 m/s |
| Fire rate | 755 rpm |
Light Machine Gun
Experimental Mark Ko Light-Weight Machine Gun / 試製甲号軽量機関銃
It was early-era Japanese LMG which is based upon 3rd Year Type heavy machine gun. To decrease weight, they downsized and omitted radiation fin.
In-game performance
Rate of fire is mediocre, but it seems to have large pan magazine similar to Lewis gun, so it have less frequent magazine changes.
It was manufactured in 1916.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 6.5x50mmSR Type 38 rifle cartridge |
| Magazine | ?-rounds pan magazine |
| Bayonet | N/A |
| Length | - mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
| Barrel Length | - mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 700 m/s |
| Fire rate | 500 rpm |
Experimental With-Barrel Jacket Light Machine Gun / 試製有筒式軽機関銃
Prototype of 11th Year Type LMG based upon 3rd Year Type HMG.
I have new bipod similar to 11th Year Type LMG, but it used feed strip that same as 3rd Year Type HMG.
In-game performance
In-game performance will be similar to 11th Year Type LMG but it have feed strip instead of hopper, so visibility would be better. Also, feed strips can be connected so if system allows it may be able to shoot continuously like a belt feeding.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 6.5x50mmSR Type 38 rifle cartridge |
| Magazine | 30-rounds feed strip |
| Bayonet | N/A |
| Length | - mm |
| Weight | - kg |
| Barrel Length | - mm |
| Muzzle velocity | - m/s |
| Fire rate | 500 rpm |
11th Year Type LMG with experimental box magazine
Japanese experimental LMG developed in 1928. It had 35-rounds box magazine.
In-game performance
Familiar guns with slightly improved magazines.
It is attractive to developers because it can be made at a low cost.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 6.5x50mmSR Type 38 rifle cartridge |
| Magazine | 35-rounds box magazine |
| Bayonet | N/A |
| Length | 1,100 mm |
| Weight | about 10 kg |
| Barrel Length | 443 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 736 m/s |
| Fire rate | 500 rpm |
Experimental Mk.B light machine gun / 試製B号軽機関銃
Experimental Mk.A light machine gun
It was a copy of Chinese ZB26 machine gun. In the competition of development of Type 96 LMG, Mk.A (Nambu’s Hotchikiss-style design) defeated Mk.B and it was not adopted.
However, later this design developed to Type 97 vehicle-mounted HMG for most of Japanese tanks and AFVs.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 6.5x50mmSR Type 38 rifle cartridge |
| Magazine | 30-rounds magazine |
| Length | 1,130 mm (ZB26) |
| Weight | 9.6 kg (ZB26) |
| Barrel Length | 503 mm (ZB26) |
| Muzzle velocity | - m/s |
| Fire rate | 550 rpm (ZB26) |
Experimental Type 1 light machine gun Model I / 試製一式軽機関銃I型
Model I A
Model I B
Nambu’s design of Experimental Type 1 LMG. It was improved model of Type 99 LMG that fire rate is increased and get easier to disassembling for paratroopers.
In-game performance
RoF was increased so it will be very useful, but I can’t find data.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 7.7x58mm Type 99 common cartridge |
| Magazine | 30-rounds magazine |
| Length | 1,190 mm (Type 99 LMG) |
| Weight | 11.4 kg (Type 99 LMG) |
| Barrel Length | 483 mm (Type 99 LMG) |
| Muzzle velocity | 715 m/s (Type 99 LMG) |
| Fire rate | probably 600 or over? |
Experimental Type 1 light machine gun Model II / 試製一式軽機関銃II型
Model II Ko
Model II Otsu
Tokyo Gas Electric’s design of Type 1 LMG. It used feed strip same as Type 92 HMG.
In-game performance
Vertical magazine was replaced to feed strip and visibility will be improved.
Also, feed strips can be connected so if system allows it may be able to shoot continuously like a belt feeding.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 7.7x58mm Type 99 common cartridge 7.7x58mmSR Type 92 common cartridge |
| Magazine | 30-rounds feed strip |
| Fire rate | 550 rpm (Type 99 LMG) |
Experimental Type 1 light machine gun Model III / 試製一式軽機関銃III型
Model III, Technical HQ’s bipod design
Model III, Nagoya Arsenal’s bipod design
Nagoya Arsenal’s design of Type 1 LMG. It used box magazine same as ZB26.
In-game performance
It will be substitute of Type 99 LMG.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 7.7x58mm Type 99 common cartridge |
| Magazine | 20-rounds magazine? |
| Fire rate | 550 rpm (Type 99 LMG) |
Experimental Type 3 light machine gun / 試製三式軽機関銃
Japanese last light machine gun based upon each Type 1 LMG’s design. It adopt feed strip same as heavy machine guns and able to use not only Type 99 cartridge but also Type 92 cartridge.
Detailed specification is unknown, but it reflects design of each Type 1 LMGs so perhaps rate of fire will be increased.
In-game performance
It using feed strip and visibility will be improved. Also, feed strips can be connected so if system allows it may be able to shoot continuously like a belt feeding.
Also, if RoF was increased it will be useful, too.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 7.7x58mm Type 99 common cartridge 7.7x58mmSR Type 92 common cartridge |
| Magazine | 30-rounds feed strip |
| Fire rate | 600rpm or over? |
Shotgun
Murata Shotgun / 村田式猟銃
Japanese very popular single-shot bolt-action shotgun. Japanese nary and army used 12-gauge type.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 12-gauge |
| Magazine | 1 round |
Type 4 Double-Barrel Shotgun Pistol / 四式二連霞弾拳銃
Japanese double-barrel handgun that uses 12-gauge shotgun cartridge.
It was developed by navy for a substitute of submachine guns.
| item | data |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 12-gauge |
| Magazine | 2 round |
Bamboo weapons
With 3 million bamboo spears, it is possible to defend the mainland. – Sadaki Arao, Minister of Army
All of them came from this website: èÖeE|S
Probably it can be event weapon.
Bamboo weapons
Bamboo Spear / 竹槍
The most orthodox bamboo weapon.
Specification:
Length: 1.5m (for children) / 1.7-2m (for adults)
Diameter: 3.5cm (for children) / 4cm (for adults)
Angle of tip: 20 degrees
Explosive Spear / 爆槍
Anti-personal lunge mine. A bamboo with explosive on tip.
Specification:
Length: 2 m
Launched Rocket Mine / 投射式噴進爆雷
projectile
“launcher”
Anti-tank rocket-propelled bamboo.
Specification (projectile):
Length: 125 cm
Weight: 2kg
Explosive: 1000 kg
Propellant: 38 g
Penetration: 10 cm armor plate
Bamboo mortar / 竹製擲弾筒
mortar
shell
Infantry mortar made of bamboo. Projectile is bamboo with explosive and stones.
Simple rifle grenade launcher for Type 99 hand grenade / 簡易擲弾器
Rifle grenade launcher made of bamboo/wood/tin plate as a substitute of Type 100 rifle grenade launcher.
Simple grenade launcher/ 簡易擲弾銃
(upper) Bamboo tube with bamboo springs to launch bomb or stones.
(lower) Wooden tube with black powder to launch bomb or stones.
Simple Launcher Bow / 簡易投擲器弓
A bow. It can use normal arrow and explosive arrow.
Simple Launcher Crossbow / 簡易投擲器弩弓
A crossbow. It can use normal arrow and explosive arrow.
Arrows
ordinally arrow
Explosive arrow
Experimental high-power bow / 試製強力弓
Reinforced bow. It can use sniper arrow and explosive arrow.
