Videos tagged with Japanese Type 97

This video provides a detailed look at the Japanese Type 97 tank machine gun, highlighting its origins based on the Czech ZB 26 design. It explains the rationale behind its development, focusing on the need for a more powerful cartridge (7.7x58mm) compared to earlier Japanese designs like the Type 11 and Type 96 which used the 6.5mm cartridge. Key features such as its foldable buttstock for tank use and the side-mounted optic are discussed, along with its historical service from 1937 to 1945.