Standard Japanese heavy machine gun on a tripod. Distinctive "woodpecker" sound from its 450 rpm cyclic rate. Used a tray-feed system. Reliable but slow-firing by WWII standards. Feared by Allied troops in fixed defensive positions. Type: Machine Gun Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: 7.7x58mmSR Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1932, Japan Weight: 1200 oz Overall length: 45.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military