High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) Shells
| Gun | Caliber | Weight | Length | Penetration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 90/97 Tank Gun | 57mm | 1.80 kg | 189 mm | 55 mm |
| Type 92 Infantry Gun | 70 mm | 3.38 kg | 281 mm | 90 mm |
| Type 41 Mountain Gun | 75 mm | 3.95 kg | 297 mm | 100mm |
| Type 91 10 cm Howitzer | 105 mm | 10.91 kg | 364 mm | 120 mm |
| Type 38 12 cm Howitzer | 120 mm | 13.03 kg | 387 mm | 140 mm |
| Type 4 15 cm Howitzer | 149 mm | 21.04 kg | 524 mm | 150mm |
Among them, the HEAT of Type 41 Mountain Gun was used in action and destroyed several Allied tanks in Burma and other places. The use of the HEAT for other guns is not known.
Other HEAT shell was the projectile of Type 94 Mountain Gun. The HEAT of Type 94 Mountain Gun was not produced though it was developed.
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