KANON VAN TL 1

KANON VAN TL 1
Image: Kanon Van TL 1 (Waroverholland)
Year1939
Weapon TypeLight Anti-Aircraft Gun
Origin & DesignerSwitzerland/Oerlikon
Numbers Produced170
Crew4
Calibre20mm (20x110RB)
Elevation-15° to +85°
Traverse360°
Breech[@breech]
RecoilSpring
Gun SightRing Sight
Gun MountTri-Pod
CarriageTwo Wheeled Carriage
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length2.240mm (L/65)
Overall Length[@length]
Width[@width]
Height[@height]
WeightWeight in Traction: 363 kg
Weight in Action: 291 kg
Round Weight0.125 kg (HE)
Muzzle Velocity830 m/s
Feed30 Round Drum Magazine
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire180 r.p.m.
Rate of Fire[@rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire450 r.p.m.
Maximum Ceiling1.800m
Maximum Ground Range2.500m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
TractionMotorised
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe TL 1 was the Dutch name for the Oerlikon 20mm light anti-aircraft canon. The Oerlikon was a fine anti-aircraft gun which was excellent in providing cover from low flying aircraft. The Dutch army place an order for these weapons in 1939 and 170 were delivered, these were issued to light anti-aircraft companies located in infantry divisions and volunteer formations.