| Army Type 98 / Navy Type 1 machine gun | |
| Origin: | Empire of Japan |
| Type: | Machine gun |
| Is Ranged: | YES |
| Service: | 1938–1945 (Type 98) 1941–1945 (Type 1) |
| Used By: | Imperial Japanese Army (Type 98) Imperial Japanese Navy (Type 1) |
| Manufacturer: | Type 98 Nagoya Army Arsenal Type 1 Nagoya Army Arsenal, Tagajo Naval Arsenal, Yokosuka Naval Arsenal |
| Weight: | 7.2kg (15.9lb) |
| Length: | 1078mm |
| Part Length: | 600mm |
| Cartridge: | 7.92×57mm Mauser |
| Rate: | 1,000 RPM |
| Velocity: | 750m/s |
| Feed: | 75-round double-drum magazine |
| Sights: | Iron |
The Army Type 98 and Navy Type 1 machine gun were license-built variants of the German MG 15 machine gun intended for aerial use and occasional field use in the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy during World War II.