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The 2 cm Flak 38 (2 cm Flugabwehrkanone 38) was a | The '''2 cm Flak 38''' (2 cm Flugabwehrkanone 38) was a 20mm anti-aircraft gun widely used by various German forces throughout the Second World War. FlaK 38 and its predecessor FlaK 30 were produced by Rheinmetall and Mauser in large quantities (the base design of the gun was made by Solothurn, Switzerland). It was the primary German light anti-aircraft gun and was produced in a variety of models, notably the '''Flakvierling 38''' which combined four FlaK 38 cannon on a single carriage. | ||
The German 105mm heavy anti-air gun was also referred to as Flak 38, despite being unrelated. This is why the German designation always included the caliber in front of the name and introduction year. It was originally used by the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) before being adopted by the Luftwaffe (German Air force, responsible for anti-air weapons) as a heavy AA weapon. | The German 105mm heavy anti-air gun was also referred to as Flak 38, despite being unrelated. This is why the German designation always included the caliber in front of the name and introduction year. It was originally used by the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) before being adopted by the Luftwaffe (German Air force, responsible for anti-air weapons) as a heavy AA weapon. | ||
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=2 cm Flak 38= | =2 cm Flak 38= | ||
[[Image:Flak38single.jpg|thumb|right|400px|2 cm Flak 38 in single mounting - 20x138mm B]] | [[Image:Flak38single.jpg|thumb|right|400px|2 cm Flak 38 in single mounting - 20x138mm B]] | ||
== Specifications == | ==Specifications== | ||
(1939 - 1945) | (1939 - 1945) | ||
*Weight: 450 kg (992 lbs) | *Weight: 450 kg (992 lbs) | ||
*Length: 4.08 m (13.38 ft) | *Length: 4.08 m (13.38 ft) | ||
*Barrel Length: 1.3 m (4.26 ft) (L/65) | *Barrel Length: 1.3 m (4.26 ft) (L/65) | ||
*Width: 1.81 m (6 ft) | *Width: 1.81 m (6 ft) | ||
*Height: 1.6 m (5.24 ft) | *Height: 1.6 m (5.24 ft) | ||
*Crew: 7 | *Crew: 7 | ||
*Caliber: | *Caliber: 20x138mm B | ||
*Elevation: -12°to +90° | *Elevation: -12°to +90° | ||
*Traverse: 360° | *Traverse: 360° | ||
*Rate of Fire: 280–450 rounds/min (cyclic), 120–180 rpm (practical) | *Rate of Fire: 280–450 rounds/min (cyclic), 120–180 rpm (practical) | ||
*Muzzle Velocity: 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s) | *Muzzle Velocity: 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s) | ||
*Effective Range: 2,200 m (2,406 yds) | *Effective Range: 2,200 m (2,406 yds) | ||
*Feed System: 20 round box magazine | *Feed System: 20 round box magazine | ||
{{Gun Title}} | {{Gun Title}} | ||
=== Film === | ===Film=== | ||
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=== Television === | ===Television=== | ||
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=Flakvierling 38= | =Flakvierling 38= | ||
[[Image:Flak38.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Flakvierling 38 - 20x138mm B]] | [[Image:Flak38.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Flakvierling 38 - 20x138mm B]] | ||
== Specifications == | ==Specifications== | ||
(1940 - 1945) | (1940 - 1945) | ||
* Weight: 1,509 kg (3,327 lbs) | * Weight: 1,509 kg (3,327 lbs) | ||
* Length: 4.08 m (13 ft 5 in) | * Length: 4.08 m (13 ft 5 in) | ||
* Width: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | * Width: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
* Height: 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) | * Height: 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) | ||
* Crew: 7 | * Crew: 7 | ||
* Caliber: | * Caliber: 20x138mm B | ||
* Barrel length(s): 1.3 m (4.26 ft) (L/65) | * Barrel length(s): 1.3 m (4.26 ft) (L/65) | ||
* Elevation: -10°to +100° | * Elevation: -10°to +100° | ||
* Traverse: 360° | * Traverse: 360° | ||
* Rate of Fire: 1800 rounds/min (cyclic), 800 rounds/min (practical) | * Rate of Fire: 1800 rounds/min (cyclic), 800 rounds/min (practical) | ||
* Muzzle Velocity: 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s) | * Muzzle Velocity: 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s) | ||
* Effective Range: 2,200 m (2,406 yds) | * Effective Range: 2,200 m (2,406 yds) | ||
* Feed System: 20 (x4) round box magazines | * Feed System: 20 (x4) round box magazines | ||
* Fire Modes: Full-Auto | * Fire Modes: Full-Auto | ||
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{{Gun Title}} | {{Gun Title}} | ||
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Revision as of 01:47, 10 February 2015
The 2 cm Flak 38 (2 cm Flugabwehrkanone 38) was a 20mm anti-aircraft gun widely used by various German forces throughout the Second World War. FlaK 38 and its predecessor FlaK 30 were produced by Rheinmetall and Mauser in large quantities (the base design of the gun was made by Solothurn, Switzerland). It was the primary German light anti-aircraft gun and was produced in a variety of models, notably the Flakvierling 38 which combined four FlaK 38 cannon on a single carriage.
The German 105mm heavy anti-air gun was also referred to as Flak 38, despite being unrelated. This is why the German designation always included the caliber in front of the name and introduction year. It was originally used by the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) before being adopted by the Luftwaffe (German Air force, responsible for anti-air weapons) as a heavy AA weapon.
2 cm Flak 38
Specifications
(1939 - 1945)
- Weight: 450 kg (992 lbs)
- Length: 4.08 m (13.38 ft)
- Barrel Length: 1.3 m (4.26 ft) (L/65)
- Width: 1.81 m (6 ft)
- Height: 1.6 m (5.24 ft)
- Crew: 7
- Caliber: 20x138mm B
- Elevation: -12°to +90°
- Traverse: 360°
- Rate of Fire: 280–450 rounds/min (cyclic), 120–180 rpm (practical)
- Muzzle Velocity: 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s)
- Effective Range: 2,200 m (2,406 yds)
- Feed System: 20 round box magazine
The 2 cm FlaK 38 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Decision Before Dawn | German troops | 1951 | ||
Adventures of Werner Holt (Die Abenteuer des Werner Holt), The | German troops | 1965 | ||
Stalingrad (1993) | German troops | 1993 | ||
Saving Private Ryan | German troops | 1998 | ||
U-571 | 2000 | |||
Serenity | 2005 | |||
Valkyrie | 2008 | |||
Red Tails | German troops | 2012 | ||
Hans Kloss. Stawka wieksza niz smierc | Tomasz Kot | Hans Kloss | 2012 |
Television
Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
The State Border: Film 5 | archival footage | (1980-1988) |
Flakvierling 38
Specifications
(1940 - 1945)
- Weight: 1,509 kg (3,327 lbs)
- Length: 4.08 m (13 ft 5 in)
- Width: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Height: 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in)
- Crew: 7
- Caliber: 20x138mm B
- Barrel length(s): 1.3 m (4.26 ft) (L/65)
- Elevation: -10°to +100°
- Traverse: 360°
- Rate of Fire: 1800 rounds/min (cyclic), 800 rounds/min (practical)
- Muzzle Velocity: 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s)
- Effective Range: 2,200 m (2,406 yds)
- Feed System: 20 (x4) round box magazines
- Fire Modes: Full-Auto
The 2 cm FlaK 38 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Decision Before Dawn | German troops | 1951 | ||
The Tank Brigade | German troops | 1955 | ||
The Big Runaround | German troops | 1969 | ||
633 Squadron | German troops | 1964 | ||
The Battle of Neretva | The Partisans | 1969 | ||
Kelly's Heroes | German troops | 1970 | ||
Last Escape, The | German troops | 1970 | ||
Cross of Iron | German troops | 1977 | ||
Rommel | German troops | 2012 |
Television
Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Band of Brothers | German soldiers | "Day of Days" (Ep.2) | 2001 |
Video Game
Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
---|---|---|---|
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines | not usable | 1998 | |
Return to Castle Wolfenstein | 2001 | ||
Call of Duty 2 | 2005 | ||
Company of Heroes | 2006 | ||
Wolfenstein | 2009 | ||
Just Cause 2 | 2010 | ||
Resident Evil 6 | 2012 | ||
Heroes & Generals | 2012 | ||
Enemy Front | 2014 |