| 8 cm/60 Type 98 gun | |
| Origin: | Japan |
| Type: | Naval gun |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Is Artillery: | yes |
| Service: | 1941–1945 |
| Used By: | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Wars: | World War II |
| Design Date: | 1938 |
| Number: | 28 |
| Weight: | 1320kg (2,910lb) |
| Length: | 4.777m (15.673feet) |
| Part Length: | 4.566m (14.98feet) (bore length) |
| Cartridge: | 5.99kg (13.21lb) |
| Rate: | 25 (theoretical), 12 (effective) |
| Velocity: | 900- |
| Range: | 13600m (44,600feet) |
| Breech: | Horizontal sliding block |
| Elevation: | -10 to +90° |
| Traverse: | -150 to +150° |
The was a dual-purpose gun used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
It was used on the light cruisers and the aircraft carrier . A total of 28 guns were produced between 1940 and 1944.
Four additional weapons were used as coastal artillery at Maizuru, Kyoto.