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General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Japan · 1942
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
50
Penetration
55
Reliability
75
Accuracy
65
Barrel Endurance
70
Mount Versatility
50
Controllability
60
Portability
40
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Japan
CategoryGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1945
Operators1 countries
Data Quality85%
60
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) MASS Rating
12/16
World War II
85/131
All-Time
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
50
Penetration
55
Reliability
75
Accuracy
65
Barrel Endurance
70
Mount Versatility
50
Controllability
60
Portability
40
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
Type 2
Country
Production
1942–1945
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · WORLD WAR II
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • DesignerRheinmetall-Borsig AG
  • Weight (Empty)17.4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge13×64mmB
  • Calibre13 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity750 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1942Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
84
years in service
3
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · World War II
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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