FlaK36 (37 mm)
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Description
Medium autocannon.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
The gun is operated a gas blowback system allowing a theoretical fire rate of 250 rounds per minute, whilst in-game it is actually 120 rounds per minute. The calibre of 37 mm.
Available shells
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Comparison with analogues
Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
Pros:
- High damage to aircraft
- The flak 36 fires a heavy and somewhat slow projectile able to destroy single-engine aeroplanes in only a couple of shots
Cons:
- Low muzzle velocity
- Low penetration
History
Originally the Flak 36 was able to fight aircraft flying at 4,200 meters effectively. The Flak 36 was mass deployed when it was deemed that the 20 mm flak guns were insufficient to fight the Soviet air support in the eastern front and was meant to largely replace the 20 mm flak cannons. Later on, a Flak 42 version was made introducing such things as a gas-operated breach and a lower weight from 1,550 kg to 1,250 kg.
Media
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See also
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External links
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| Germany anti-aircraft guns | |
|---|---|
| 15 mm | MG 151 |
| 20 mm | FlaK38 · Rh202 |
| 30 mm | MK103/38 |
| 37 mm | FlaK36 · FlaK43 · FlaK44 |
| Foreign: | |
| 35 mm | Oerlikon KDA (Swiss) |
