2cm VELKORÁŽNÍ KULOMET PROTI LETADLŮM VZOR.36

2cm VELKORÁŽNÍ KULOMET PROTI LETADLŮM VZOR.36
Image: 2cm VKPL Vz.36 (Brannamoc)
Year1936
Weapon TypeLight Anti-Aircraft Gun
Origin & DesignerSwitzerland/Oerlikon
Numbers Produced227
Crew7 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Two Assistant Loaders & Two Ammunition Bearers)
Calibre20mm (20x101RB)
Elevation-8° to +75°
Traverse360° (60° on Wheeled Carriage)
BreechAutomatic - Blowback
RecoilSpring
Gun SightVz.36
Gun MountTri-Pod
CarriageTwo Wheeled Carriage
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Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length1.400mm (L/65)
Overall Length2.055m
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WeightWeight in Traction: 295 kg
Weight in Action: 62 kg
Round Weight0.12 kg
Muzzle Velocity830 m/s
Feed15 Round Box Magazine
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Practical Rate of Fire120 r.p.m.
Rate of Fire[@rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire280 r.p.m.
Maximum Ceiling3.700m
Maximum Ground Range5000m
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TractionMotorised (Tatra TS-82 Truck)
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NotesThe 2cm VKPL Vz.36 (Velký Kulomet Proti Letadlům Vzor 36) was a light 20mm anti-aircraft gun manufactured by the Swiss firm Oerlikon. The Czech army purchased the guns between 1937 and 1938 and issued them mainly to “fast divisions”.