CANNONE-MITRAGLIERA 20/70 MODELLO 38

CANNONE-MITRAGLIERA 20/70 MODELLO 38
Image: 20/70 Modello 38 (Nationaal Archief)
Year1938
Weapon TypeLight Anti-Aircraft Gun
Origin & DesignerItaly/Scotti
Numbers Produced545
Crew6
Calibre20mm (20x138B)
Elevation-10° to +85°
Traverse360°
BreechGas Operated
RecoilSpring
Gun SightTelescopic
Gun MountTri-Pod
CarriageTwo Wheeled Carriage
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length1.540mm (L/77)
Overall Length2.27m
Width[@width]
Height[@height]
WeightWeight in Traction: 300 kg
Weight in Action: 227 kg
Round Weight320g (HE)
37g (AP) 320g (HE)
Muzzle Velocity850 m/s (HE)
900 m/s (AP)
Feed12 Round Strips
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire120 r.p.m.
Rate of Fire[@rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire240 r.p.m.
Maximum Ceiling2.500m
Maximum Ground Range5.500m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration14mm @ 500m @ 30°
TractionMotorized (SPA CL39 Truck)
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Scotti was the second most numerous anti-aircraft gun used by the Italian army. It was lighter than the Breda and had a similar performance. It was used in the same way as the Breda and also mounted on trucks.