Japanese Type 96 6.5mm Light Machine Gun
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Weight: Unloaded, 20 lbs (9.07 kg) Overall Length: 41.5 in (1054 mm) Muzzle velocity: 2400 f.p.s. Cyclic Rate of Fire: 550 rpm Magazine: 30 round detachable box Ammunition: Reduced-charge version of Meiji 30 infantry cartridge Barrel: 21.7 in (552 mm), 4 grooves, right hand twist Effective Range: 600 yds, because of light bullet weight Sight: Frequently low power scope |
As explained in the rifle section, both the Chinese and the NK began the Korean War with a large number of Japanese WWII weapons. The Type 96 Shiki Kikanju and the 11 Shiki Kikanju both probably saw action in Korea, and were similar in effectiveness. They used rimmed cartridges, which needed oiling because they had no primary extraction and, without oiling, the case could not easily be withdrawn from the chamber. By the end of WWII, Japan had designed a 7.7mm Type 99 light gun, far superior to these 6.5mm guns, but did not manufacture many. |
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