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''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' | ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' |
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Description
Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
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Available ammunition
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
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History
The Breda 37 mm/54 was a light anti-air gun developed in the early 1930s by the Italian company Breda. It was adopted as the standard light anti-air gun of the Italian army and navy, replacing the British pom-poms. The 37 mm/54 was a gas-operated autocannon fed by a 6-round sequentially-loaded magazine, which allowed for a high sustained rate of fire. Both single- and dual-mount variants of the gun were built. The 1932 version of the mount was the first one of the series, coming equipped with water-cooling (similarly to the pom-poms) and a dedicated single-axis mechanical stabilization system up to 10°. The gun was praised for its reliability, but it suffered from excessive vibrations that reduced long-range accuracy, which were not resolved until the introduction of the Mod. 1939 with an equilibrator.
The standard ammunition used on the Breda 37/54 was contact high-explosive 37 x 232SR with a muzzle velocity of 800 m/s. The gun was capable of engaging targets up to 5,000 m altitude, or against naval targets at a maximum effective range of 4 km.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
External links
- [Wikipedia] Cannone-Mitragliera da 37/54 (Breda)
- [NavWeaps] 37 mm/54 (1.5") Models 1932, 1938 and 1939
- [Gruppo di Cultura Navale] MITRAGLIERA da 37/54 Breda - Mod. 1932
- [Enciclopedia delle armi] Munizioni calibro da 31 a 37 mm