What is the range of a 75 mm gun?
What is the range of a 75 mm gun?
The 75 mm gun M1916 was a US Army field artillery piece used during and after World War I. It was used as an anti-aircraft gun as well as a field piece….
| 75 mm gun M1916 | |
|---|---|
| Effective firing range | 9,733 yd (8,900 m) |
| Maximum firing range | 12,490 yd (11,420 m) 5,500 yd (5,000 m) AA altitude |
| Feed system | hand |
How big is a 75mm shell?
| Ordnance QF 75 mm | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 692 lb (314 kg) |
| Length | 112.6 in (2.86 m) |
| Barrel length | 107.8 in (2.74 m) |
| Calibre | 75 mm (2.953 in) |
How big is a .75 caliber bullet?
1.1 inches
The name means that it had a bore diameter of 1.1 in (28 mm) and barrel caliber of 75 (1.1 inches × 75 = 82.5 in (2.1 m))….1.1-inch/75-caliber gun.
| 1.1″ / 75 Caliber Gun | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 10,500 lb (4,800 kg) |
| Length | 119.6 in (3.04 m) |
| Barrel length | 82.5 in (2.10 m) bore (75 calibers) |
What is a 37 mil?
The “37mm” refers to the inside diameter of the barrel of the gun, and therefore the diameter of the projectile it fires. However, the overall size and power of the gun itself can vary greatly between different weapons, in spite of them all being called “37mm” guns.
Why was the 76mm gun better than the 75mm?
Ammunition. While the 76 mm had less High Explosive (HE) and smoke performance than the 75 mm, the higher-velocity 76 mm gave better anti-tank performance, with firepower similar to many of the armored fighting vehicles it encountered, particularly the Panzer IV tank and StuG assault gun vehicles.
Could a 76mm Sherman penetrate a panther?
Two more capable rounds, that are not available to US forces but perhaps could be in the future, the new 76mm HVAP and the British 17pdr APC, are accurate enough but can’t reliably penetrate a Panther.
How much is a anti-tank rifle cost?
Lahti 20MM L-39 Anti-Tank Rifle – $9999.99.
How good are 76mm guns?
While the 76 mm had less High Explosive (HE) and smoke performance than the 75 mm, the higher-velocity 76 mm gave better anti-tank performance, with firepower similar to many of the armored fighting vehicles it encountered, particularly the Panzer IV tank and StuG assault gun vehicles.