2cm GEBIRGSFLAK 38

2cm GEBIRGSFLAK 38
Image: 2cm Geb Flak 38
Year1942
Weapon TypeLight Anti-Aircraft Gun for Pack Traction
Origin & DesignerGermany/Mauser
Numbers Produced180
Crew4
Calibre20mm (20x138)
Elevation-20° to +90°
Traverse360°
BreechRecoil Operated
Recoil[@recoil]
Gun SightFlakviser 37
Gun MountCruciform Platform
CarriageTwo Wheeled Trailer
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield5mm
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length1.300mm (L/65)
Overall Length3.63m
Width1.81m
Height1.60m
WeightWeight in Traction: 374 kg
Weight in Action: 312 kg
Round Weight0.136 kg (HE - 2cm Patr. Sprgr. L’spur)
0.1 kg (AP - s.PZ.B.41)
Muzzle Velocity888 m/s (HE)
1.050 m/s (AP)
Feed20 Round Box 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 Ceiling2.200m
Maximum Ground Range4.800m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration20mm @ 500m @ 30°
TractionMule or Pack (seven loads)
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Geb Flak 38 was a lighter version of the standard Flak 38. It was issued to mountain units of Gebirgsjäger divisions. It was also used in the ground role as a light anti-tank weapon. It could be towed by a single horse of mule and could also be broken down into smaller loads and carried by troops or pack animal.