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: 128 x 958mm R
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:
