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First entered service in 1996. It is a blow forward weapon and is used in both infantry and vehicle roles. [19] Man-portable anti-tank systems Howa 84RR: Recoilless rifle: 84x246mm Japan Sweden: Made under license by Howa, designated the 84 mm Recoilless Rifle. [20] Nissan 110mm LAM: Anti-tank rocket launcher: 110mm Japan West Germany
Pages in category "Samurai weapons and equipment" The following 49 pages are in this category, out of 49 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Japanese ashigaru firing hinawajū.Night-shooting practice, using ropes to maintain proper firing elevation. Tanegashima (), most often called in Japanese and sometimes in English hinawajū (火縄銃, "matchlock gun"), was a type of matchlock-configured [1] arquebus [2] firearm introduced to Japan through the Portuguese Empire in 1543. [3]
Known in Japan as Fire Emblem: Rekka no Ken (ファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣, lit Fire Emblem: The Sword of Flame). [29] [34] Now officially known internationally as Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. [35] First entry in the series released worldwide. Also released in Australia on February 20, 2004. [36] Also available on Virtual Console.
The benefits of firearms were still relatively questionable however compared with other weapons. At the time, guns were still rather primitive and cumbersome. According to one estimate in 16th century Japan, an archer could fire 15 arrows in the time a gunner would take to load, charge, and shoot a firearm. [9]
Samurai holding a kanabō The kanabō ( 金砕棒 , kanasaibō ) (literally "metal stick" or "metal club") is a spiked or studded two-handed war club used in feudal Japan by samurai . Other related weapons of this type are the nyoibō , konsaibō , [ 1 ] [ 2 ] tetsubō ( 鉄棒 ) , and ararebō . [ 3 ]
A bo-shuriken is a throwing weapon consisting of a straight iron or steel spike, usually four-sided but sometimes round or octagonal in section. Some examples have points on both ends. The length ranges from 12 to 21 cm (5–8.5 in) and the average weight from 35 to 150 grams (1.2–5.4 ounces). [8]
A battle in The Sacred Stones: shown are Eirika and an enemy soldier during the player's turn.. Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is a tactical role-playing game where players take the role of royal siblings Eirika and Ephraim during separate campaigns as they fight hostile forces invading their homeland, along with allies acquired on their journey. [5]