Ho-1 cannon
# Ho-1 cannon

Ho-1 was a Japanese autocannon used during World War II, it was a Type 97 20 mm anti-tank rifle adapted for use in bomber turrets.

## Fixed or not

The cannon when fixed was known as the Ho-3, compared to its flexible brother the Ho-3 was fed with a 50-round double drum, while the Ho-1 was fed by a 15-round magazine.

## Specifications

* Caliber: 20 mm (0.8 in)
* Ammunition: 20 x 125 (164 g) Armor-piercing tracer or high-explosive incendiary
* Weight: 33 kg (72 lb)
* Rate of fire: 300-400 rounds/min
* Range 900 m
* Muzzle velocity: 820 m/s (2,690 ft/s)
