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45 mm anti-tank gun M1937 (53-K)
The 45 mm anti-tank gun model 1937 (53-K) (Russian Title: 45-мм противотанковая пушка обр. 1937 года (53-K)) was a Soviet anti-tank gun used in the first stage of the German-Soviet War.
Specifications
- Produced: 1937-1943
- Barrel length: 2070 mm (81.50 in)
- Weight:
- Combat: 560 kg (1,234 lbs)
- Travel: 1,200 kg (2,645 lbs)
- Rate of fire: 15-20 rounds per minute
- Maximum range: 4.4 km (2.73 mi)
- Calibre: 45 mm (1.77 in)
- Shell: 45x310 mm. R
- Armor penetration::
- AP shell, 90 degrees:
- at 500 m:: 43 mm (1.69 in)
- at 1000 m:: 32 mm (1.26 in)
- Elevation: -8° to 25°
- Traverse: 60°
- Crew: 6 artillerymen
The 45 mm anti-tank gun M1937 (53-K) can be seen in the following films and television series used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| They Fought for Their Country | Russian soldiers | 1975 | ||
| Brest Fortress (Brestskaya Krepost), The | Russian soldiers | 2010 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|