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Type 98 20 mm AAG Tank
Photo: Imperial Japanese Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Type9820mmAAGTank

Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · Japan · 1941
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Type9820mmAAGTank

Type 98 20 mm AAG Tank
Type 98 20 mm AAG Tank Photo: Imperial Japanese Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Rate of Fire
60
Effective Ceiling
50
Muzzle Velocity
55
Fire Control
40
Mobility
70
Ground-Target Capability
65
Reliability
75
Range
50
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Japan
CategoryAnti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA)
EraWorld War II
In service1941
Operators1 countries
Quantity2,007
Data Quality84%
57
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) MASS Rating
17/38
World War II
101/210
All-Time
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 10 axes scored
Rate of Fire
60
Effective Ceiling
50
Muzzle Velocity
55
Fire Control
40
Mobility
70
Ground-Target Capability
65
Reliability
75
Range
50
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category.
01 / Overview
Type 98 20 mm AAG Tank
Country
Production
1941–
Quantity
2,007
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) · WORLD WAR II
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
57
anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1942
  • Combat Weight22,000 kg
  • Crew5
  • Carriage / Platformtwin 20 mm gun on modified turret
  • In ServiceNo
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
  • Calibre20 mm
  • Ordnance Type20 mm anti-aircraft gun
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Maximum Range (standard)5.5 km
  • Rate of Fire (burst)300
  • Elevation95 degrees
  • Traverse360 degrees
◇Ammunition2MOD.2
  • Ammunition Types20x125mm Type 2 AA
  • HE RoundYes
◆Fire Control1MOD.1
▤Mobility5MOD.5
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length4.78 m
  • Width2.19 m
  • Height2.58 m
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production1
  • Production Start1,941 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis4MOD.4
  • Engine Power130 hp
  • Transmission4 forward, 1 reverse
  • Suspensionbellcrank
  • Hull Armour6–16 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1941Production started
85
years in service
2,007
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A digital fire-control system employs computational algorithms to calculate and adjust artillery fire parameters, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in towed systems.
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
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