World War II was the most intense world war in modern times, and it played a huge role in promoting the development of science and technology. During this period, various countries developed various types of weapons, some of which shocked the world because of their huge size and strength, such as atomic bombs, aircraft carriers, Tiger tanks, and some weapons favored by soldiers because of their small size and dexterity, such as grenades, assault rifles, mortars, etc. This article will tell you about five of the most powerful and tiny weapons of the Second World War, which were small in size but not to be underestimated in war.
In fifth place is Japan's Ninety-Two Style Light**. It is a lightweight howitzer capable of being carried and maneuvered by infantry and used against enemy positions and defenses. The gun had a diameter of 70 mm, a mass of 212 kg, a distance of 1,900 m and a rate of fire of 15 rounds. The gun has the characteristics of easy carrying, easy movement, flexible angles, bendability, flat fire, stronger firepower, and more ammunition. Its disadvantages are poor accuracy, short distances, and poor effectiveness against armored enemies. The Japanese used this weapon extensively during World War II, especially in the wars in China, where they were often used to suppress enemy forces and provide massive casualties to Chinese troops. The gun that Li Yunlong got in "Bright Sword" is praised as a "good thing"!
In fourth place is the Italian MISA small tank. The vehicle, which is manned by one person and equipped with a machine gun or grenade launcher, can be used to break through enemy blockades or carry out reconnaissance missions. This plane has 09 meters high, 076 meters long, 400 kg mass, 8 km h and 5-6 mm armor. Its advantages lie in its small, concealed, and ability to move freely in a variety of complex environments, and its armor can effectively resist the attack of light weapons. The disadvantages are slow movement, low shooting accuracy, low viewing angles, and the fact that pilots have to bend or crouch to maneuver, which is very uncomfortable. Italy built only a few dozen of these tanks during the Second World War and played a huge role in the African war, which was quickly scrapped.
The third is the French MAS-38 miniature assault rifle, which received its name MAS-38. It is a lightweight assault rifle capable of using small-caliber bullets in close combat. The gun was 630 mm long, weighed 3 kg, 7x65x20 mm, had a magazine of 32 rounds and 600 rounds per minute. The system has the characteristics of light weight, small size, stable and reliable, low shooting jump, etc., and is suitable for towns, woods and other terrains. Its shortcomings are its weak firepower, its close range, and its scarcity of bullets make it unusable against armored enemies. During the Second World War, France used the **, but only a few of them, and most of them were distributed to the Air Force and the Resistance. After the Second World War, the French ** continued to use this ** until the 60s of the last century.
In second place are American XF-85 fighters. It is a parasite that can be mounted on the belly of an aircraft and is used to protect and deter enemy aircraft. The plane was 453 centimeters long, 335 centimeters long, and weighed 18 tons, maximum speed 805,000 kg, equipped with four 127 mm machine gun. Its advantages lie in its small size, quality and excellent overall performance, and its ability to work in tandem with bombers to enhance its defense capabilities. Its disadvantages are: the firing range is small, the maneuverability is weak, it is not easy to recover, and it is easy to collide with the outside world. The United States developed the model at the end of World War II, but in the end only two prototypes were built, which were not used in actual combat, and were eventually withdrawn and displayed in a museum.
The first was the German Rhine Type 36 50 mm mortar shell (50 mm). It is a portable mortar shell that can be used by infantry and is suitable for infantry and light combat against enemy forces. The gun was 465 mm long, weighed 14 kg, had a large caliber of 50 mm, a distance of 520 meters and a rate of fire of fifteen rounds. The gun has the characteristics of small size, lightweight, easy to handle, easy to operate, powerful firepower, and suitable for all kinds of enemies. Its disadvantages are poor accuracy, short distances, and poor effectiveness against armored enemies. During the Second World War, Germany used the gun on a large scale many times, especially on the Eastern Front, and was used by the German army many times to attack the Soviet infantry tanks, which made the Soviets suffer a lot. After the Second World War, some countries and institutions continued to use this **, and it can still be seen today.