A6m21 zero type 98 gunsight

[lee1974]

Looking for any drawings/measurements/photo's of the type 98 gunsight used in the a6m21. Much appreciate any help.

Regards

 

[Wurger]

the source: 射 爆 照 準 器

the early variant ...

the source: Imperial Japanese ARMY & NAVY Airplanes Illustrated Book 2

the source: https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/gun-sight-japanese-navy-type-98/nasm_A19730053000

the source: Mitsubishi A6M Zero Zeke fighter | World War Photos

the later one ...

the source: WW2 Japanese Navy Zero Aircraft Type 98 Gunsight Replica with Display Stand | #442289435

the source: Photo: 80 Gunsight | My first album | A6M

 

[lee1974]

Excellent, thanks.

 

[Wurger]

You're welcome.

 

[Shinpachi]

Measurements are -

length 25cm x width 9.5cm x height 23cm
(9.84" x 3.74" x 9.06")

Source: sight

2-view drawings

Source: an old book in 1955

 

[Wurger]

 

[lee1974]

Thanks Shinpachi, thats a massive help.