75mm PaK-40
7,5 cm Panzerabwehrkanone 40
Overview
7.5 cm PaK-40
7.5 cm PaK-40 anti-tank gun positioned in a street in Italy during World War 2.
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Origin
Nazi Germany
Type
Anti-tank gun
Entered service
1942
Status
Out of service
Development
1939 - 1941
Developer
Nazi Germany
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Rheinmetall
Production
1942 - 1945
Producer
Nazi Germany
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Rheinmetall-Borsig
Nazi Germany - Ardelt-Werke
Nazi Germany - Gustloffwerke
Nazi Germany - Ostlandwerke
Nazi Germany - Ardelt-Werke
Nazi Germany - Gustloffwerke
Nazi Germany - Ostlandwerke
Unit cost
RM 12.000
Number produced
23.303
Designations
7,5 cm Panzerabwehrkanone 40
Notable users
Nazi Germany
Finland
Czechoslovakia
Finland
Czechoslovakia
Details
Facts
PaK-40
General
Origin
Nazi Germany
Type
Towed anti-tank gun
Crew
5 - 6
Dimensions
Weight
1.425 kg
Length
6.19 m
Width
2.08 m
Height
1.2 m
Ordnance
Type
75mm L/46 rifled cannon
Barrel length
3.45 m
Muzzle brake
Yes, double baffle
Muzzle velocity
790 m/s for PzGr. 39
930 m/s for PzGr. 40
450 m/s for HEAT
550 m/s for HE
Elevation
-5° to +22°
Traverse
65° in total
Barrel life
6.000 rounds
Firepower
Rate of fire
14 rpm
Range
1.8 km direct fire
7.7 km HE indirect fire
Carriage
Type
Two wheel split trial carriage
Limber
No
Gun shield
Yes
Mobility
Towing vehicle
1.5 t truck
Autonomous mobility
Manhandling over short distances
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