3.7cm FLUGABWEHRKANONE 37

3.7cm FLUGABWEHRKANONE 37
Image: 3.7cm Flak 37
YearJune 1937
Weapon TypeLight Anti-Aircraft Gun
Origin & DesignerGermany/Rheinmetall
Numbers Produced12.000
Crew7
Calibre37mm (37x263)
Elevation-8° to +85°
Traverse360°
BreechGas Operated Bolt
Recoil[@recoil]
Gun SightFlakviser 35
Gun MountTriangular Platform
CarriageSd. Ah. 52
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield10mm
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length2.112mm (L/57)
Overall Length5.57m
Width2.40m
Height2.10m
WeightWeight in Traction: 2.414 kg
Weight in Action: 1.544 kg
Round Weight0.742 kg (HE)
0.68 kg (AP)
Muzzle Velocity820 m/s (HE)
745 m/s (AP)
Feed6 Round Clip
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire160 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling4.800m
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum Range6.585m
Armour Penetration33mm @ 500m @ 30°
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 3.7cm Flak 37 was an improved version of the earlier Flak 36, the only difference was the gun sight. Both the Flak 36 and 37 were produced in large numbers, they were light and easily deployed due to a single axle carriage.