3.7cm FLUGABWEHRKANONE 43

3.7cm FLUGABWEHRKANONE 43
Image: 3.7cm Flak 43
YearJanuary 1944
Weapon TypeLight Anti-Aircraft Gun
Origin & DesignerGermany/Rheinmetall
Numbers Produced6.846
Crew[@crew]
Calibre37mm (37x263)
Elevation-7° to +90°
Traverse360°
BreechGas Operated Bolt
Recoil[@recoil]
Gun SightFlakviser 3x8
Gun MountTriangular Platform
CarriageSd. Ah. 57
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield10mm
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length2.112mm (L/57)
Overall Length3.30m
Width2.40m
Height2.10m
WeightWeight in Traction: 4.850 kg
Weight in Action: 2.500 kg
Round Weight0.742 kg (HE)
0.68 kg (AP)
Muzzle Velocity820 m/s (HE)
45 m/s (AP)
Feed8 Round Clip
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire250 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling4.800m
Maximum Ground Range6.585m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration33mm @ 500m @ 30°
TractionMotorised (Sd.Kfz 11)
VariantsFLAKZWILLING 43:
Type: Twin Barrelled version
Year: 1943
Amount: 928
Weight: 2.780 kg
Length: 5.25m
Height: 2.11m
Width: 2.64m
Rate of Fire: 300 r.p.m.
Carriage: Sd. Ah. 206
NotesThe Flak 43 was an improved version of the Flak 37 and was modified by adding a new gas operated breech, which improved the rate of fire. It was also lighter than the previous weapons.