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Cannone da 90/53



Overview

Cannone da 90/53

Italian Cannone da 90/53 in firing configuration with wheels still attached to the cruciform mount. This gun is part of a war memorial in Italy.
Source: Unknown author - © Copyright lies with original owner

Origin
Italy
Type
Anti-aircraft gun
Entered service
1939 or 1940
Status
Out of service
Development
1938 - 1939
Developer
Ansaldo
Production
June 1939 - July 1943
Producer
Italy - Ansaldo
Number produced
539
Designations
Cannone da 90/50 Ansaldo Model 1938
Cannone contraereo mod 90/53
OTO Model 1939
9-cm Flak 309/1(i) (Beutewaffen index)
9-cm Flak 41(i) (Beutewaffen index)
Notable users
Italy
Nazi Germany

Details

Facts Cannone da 90/53
General
Origin
Italy
Type
Towed anti-aircraft gun
Crew
6
Dimensions - Travel configuration
Weight
8.95 t
Length
5.04 m
Dimensions - Firing configuration
Weight
6.24 t with wheels removed
Ordnance
Type
90mm L/53 cannon
Ammunition
90x679mmR
Barrel length
4.736 m
Muzzle brake
No
Muzzle velocity
850 m/s
Elevation
-2° to +85°, manual
Traverse
360°, manual
Fire control
Sights
Optical gun sight
Fire director
Modelo 1940 Gamma fire director
Firepower
Rate of fire
Up to 20 rpm
Range
11.3 km practical
17.4 km theoretical
Carriage
Type
Four wheel carriage with jacks and two outriggers
Gun shield
No
Mobility
Towing vehicle
4x4 artilery tractor, such as TP32, TM40 and TP41

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