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*The '''12.8 cm Flak 40''' was a German World War II anti-aircraft gun. Although it was not produced in great numbers, it was reportedly one of the most effective heavy AA guns of its era. | |||
*The '''12.8 cm FlaK 40 Zwilling''' was a German World War II twin anti-aircraft gun. | |||
=Specifications= | =Specifications= | ||
*'''Type''': Anti-aircraft gun | |||
*Mass: 17,000 kg (37,478 lbs) | *'''Place of origin''': Nazi Germany | ||
*Length: 7.835 m (25 ft 8 in) | *'''In service''': 1942–45 | ||
*Barrel | *'''Used by''': Nazi Germany | ||
*Shell: | *'''Wars''': World War II | ||
*Caliber: | *'''Designer''': Rheinmetall-Borsig | ||
*'''Designed''': 1936 | |||
*'''Manufacturer''': Rheinmetall-Borsig | |||
*'''Produced''': 1942 | |||
*'''No. built''': 1,125 | |||
*'''Variants''': 12.8 cm FlaK 40 / 12.8 cm FlaK 40 Zwilling | |||
*'''Mass''': 17,000 kg (37,478 lbs) | |||
*'''Length''': 7.835 m (25 ft 8 in) | |||
*'''Barrel length''': 7.8 m (25 ft 7 in) 61 calibers | |||
*'''Shell''': 128x958mmR | |||
*'''Shell weight''': 26 kg (57 lb 5 oz) | |||
*'''Caliber''': 128 mm (5.03 in) | |||
*'''Breech''': Horizontal sliding-block | |||
*'''Recoil''': Hydro-pneumatic | |||
*'''Carriage''': Static or railcar mounted. | |||
*'''Elevation''': -3 to +88 degrees | |||
*'''Traverse''': 360 degrees | |||
*'''Muzzle velocity''': 880 m/s (2,887 ft/s) | |||
*'''Maximum firing range''': 14,800 m (48,556 ft) | |||
*'''Feed system''': Power rammer | |||
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==Anime== | ===Anime=== | ||
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| ''[[Strike Witches: Road to Berlin]]''|| || | | ''[[Strike Witches: The Movie]]''|| Venezian soldiers || FlaK 40 || 2012 | ||
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| ''[[Strike Witches: Road to Berlin]]''|| || Flakzwilling 40, atop the Flakturm Tiergarten || 2020 | |||
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==Video Game== | ===Video Game=== | ||
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| ''[[Medal of Honor: | | ''[[Medal of Honor: Airborne]]'' || || 12.8 cm Flakzwilling 40 || 2007 | ||
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| ''[[Sniper Elite V2]]'' || || 12.8 cm Flakzwilling 40 || 2012 | | ''[[Sniper Elite V2]]'' || || 12.8 cm Flakzwilling 40 || 2012 | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:08, 5 February 2023
- The 12.8 cm Flak 40 was a German World War II anti-aircraft gun. Although it was not produced in great numbers, it was reportedly one of the most effective heavy AA guns of its era.
- The 12.8 cm FlaK 40 Zwilling was a German World War II twin anti-aircraft gun.
Specifications
- Type: Anti-aircraft gun
- Place of origin: Nazi Germany
- In service: 1942–45
- Used by: Nazi Germany
- Wars: World War II
- Designer: Rheinmetall-Borsig
- Designed: 1936
- Manufacturer: Rheinmetall-Borsig
- Produced: 1942
- No. built: 1,125
- Variants: 12.8 cm FlaK 40 / 12.8 cm FlaK 40 Zwilling
- Mass: 17,000 kg (37,478 lbs)
- Length: 7.835 m (25 ft 8 in)
- Barrel length: 7.8 m (25 ft 7 in) 61 calibers
- Shell: 128x958mmR
- Shell weight: 26 kg (57 lb 5 oz)
- Caliber: 128 mm (5.03 in)
- Breech: Horizontal sliding-block
- Recoil: Hydro-pneumatic
- Carriage: Static or railcar mounted.
- Elevation: -3 to +88 degrees
- Traverse: 360 degrees
- Muzzle velocity: 880 m/s (2,887 ft/s)
- Maximum firing range: 14,800 m (48,556 ft)
- Feed system: Power rammer
The 12.8 cm Flak 40 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike Witches: The Movie | Venezian soldiers | FlaK 40 | 2012 |
| Strike Witches: Road to Berlin | Flakzwilling 40, atop the Flakturm Tiergarten | 2020 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medal of Honor: Airborne | 12.8 cm Flakzwilling 40 | 2007 | |
| Sniper Elite V2 | 12.8 cm Flakzwilling 40 | 2012 | |
| Call of Duty: WWII | 12.8 cm Flakzwilling 40 | 2017 | |
| Battlefield V | 12.8 cm Flakzwilling 40 | 2018 |