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The FlaK 38 (Flugabwehrkanone 38) was a 20 mm anti-aircraft gun widely used by various German forces throughout the Second World War. FlaK 38 and its predecessor FlaK 30 were produced by Rheinmetall and Mauser in large quantities (the base design of the gun was made by Solothurn, Switzerland). It was the primary German light anti-aircraft gun and was produced in a variety of models, notably the Flakvierling 38 which combined four FlaK 38 | The FlaK 38 (Flugabwehrkanone 38) was a 20 mm anti-aircraft gun widely used by various German forces throughout the Second World War. FlaK 38 and its predecessor FlaK 30 were produced by Rheinmetall and Mauser in large quantities (the base design of the gun was made by Solothurn, Switzerland). It was the primary German light anti-aircraft gun and was produced in a variety of models, notably the Flakvierling 38 which combined four FlaK 38 cannon on a single carriage. | ||
The German 105mm heavy anti-air gun was also referred to as Flack 38, despite being unrelated. It was originally used by the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) before be adopted by the Luftwaffe (German Airforce, responsible for anti-air weapon) as a heavy AA weapon. | |||
Revision as of 17:01, 11 February 2013
The FlaK 38 (Flugabwehrkanone 38) was a 20 mm anti-aircraft gun widely used by various German forces throughout the Second World War. FlaK 38 and its predecessor FlaK 30 were produced by Rheinmetall and Mauser in large quantities (the base design of the gun was made by Solothurn, Switzerland). It was the primary German light anti-aircraft gun and was produced in a variety of models, notably the Flakvierling 38 which combined four FlaK 38 cannon on a single carriage.
The German 105mm heavy anti-air gun was also referred to as Flack 38, despite being unrelated. It was originally used by the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) before be adopted by the Luftwaffe (German Airforce, responsible for anti-air weapon) as a heavy AA weapon.
Specifications
- Weight: 450 kg (992 lbs)
- Length: 4.08 m (13.38 ft)
- Barrel Length: 1.3 m (4.26 ft) (L/65)
- Width: 1.81 m (6 ft)
- Height: 1.6 m (5.24 ft)
- Crew: 7
- Shell: 20 × 138 mm. B
- Caliber: 20 mm (.79 in)
- Elevation: -12°to ±90°
- Traverse: 360°
- Rate of Fire: 280–450 rounds/min (cyclic)
- 120–180 rpm (practical)
- Muzzle Velocity: 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s)
- Effective Range: 2,200 m (2,406 yds)
- Feed System: 20 round box magazine
The 2 cm FlaK 38 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tank Brigade | German troops | 1955 | ||
| The Battle of Neretva | The Partisans | 1969 | ||
| Saving Private Ryan | German troops | 1998 | ||
| Serenity | 2005 | |||
| Valkyrie | 2008 | |||
| Red Tails | German troops | 2012 | ||
| Hans Kloss. Stawka wieksza niz smierc | Tomasz Kot | Hans Kloss | 2012 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The State Border: Film 5 | archival footage | (1980-1988) |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines | not usable | 1998 | |
| Company of Heroes | 2006 | ||
| Wolfenstein | infinite ammo | 2009 | |
| Heroes & Generals | 2012 |