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2cm Flakvierling 38



Overview


2cm Flakvierling 38

A 2cm Flakvierling 38 on display in a museum in Brussels.
Source: Iepenburger1 - © GNU Attribution Share Alike license

Origin
Nazi Germany
Type
Anti-aircraft gun
Entered service
1940
Status
Out of service
Development
1938
Developer
Nazi Germany
Production
1940 - 1945
Producer
Nazi Germany - Ostmarkwerke
Nazi Germany - Auto Union
Nazi Germany - Bentelerwerke
Unit cost
20.000 Reichsmark
Number produced
3.768
Notable users
Nazi Germany

Details


Facts Flakvierling 38
General
Origin
Nazi Germany
Type
Towed anti-aircraft gun
Crew
3 on mount, 8 in total
Dimensions
Weight
1.509 kg with Sd.Ah 52 trailer
Length
4.08 m
Width
1.81 m
Height
1.6 m
Ordnance
Type
4x 2 cm Flak 38 L/65
Ammunition
4x 20 round detachable box magazine
Elevation
-10 to +100°
Traverse
360°
Fire control
Sights
Flakvisier 40 for anti-aircraft use
Erdzielfernrohr 3x8 against ground targets
Firepower
Rate of fire
1.800 rpm cyclic
800 rpm practical
Range
2.2 km practical horizontal range
1.5 km practical altitude
4.8 km theoretical horizontal range
3.8 km theoretical altitude
Carriage
Type
Three leg mount
Gun shield
Yes
Trailer
Sd.Ah 52 two wheel trailer
Mobility
Towing vehicle
4x4 truck or light halftrack
Autonomous mobility
Can be manhandled over short distances

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