An unusual Japanese light machine gun with a hopper feed accepting standard 5-round stripper clips, designed to use standard rifle ammunition without separate magazines. The hopper design proved problematic in dusty conditions. Type: Machine Gun Action: Automatic Caliber: 6.5x50mm Arisaka Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1922, Japan Weight: 576 oz Overall length: 43.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Support, Military, LMG