Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
Type 89
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1929
- Service Entry Year1930
- DesignerImperial Japanese Army
- Weight (Empty)12.7 kg
- Weight (Loaded)28 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersImperial Japanese Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.7x58mmSR Type 89
- Calibre7.7 mm
- Case Length58 mm
- Calibre Class7.7mm
- Bullet Weight180 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modesautomatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemBelt
- Magazine Capacity45
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity820 m/s
- Muzzle Energy6,000
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length600 mm
- Sight Typeanti-aircraft
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood/metal
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1929
- Production End1945
- Variants2
03 / History
04 / Conflicts
TYPE 89 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
85GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)136JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS91PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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