A powerful American anti-tank and anti-aircraft gun similar to the renowned German 88. Anti-tank, or simply AT, refers to any method of combating military armored fighting vehicles, notably tanks. ... American troops man an anti-aircraft gun near the Algerian coastline in 1943 Anti-aircraft, or air defense, is any method of combating military aircraft from the ground. ... German 8. ...

Variants

M1

Towed anti-aircraft gun gun. Approved for service in 1940. American troops man an anti-aircraft gun near the Algerian coastline in 1943 Anti-aircraft, or air defense, is any method of combating military aircraft from the ground. ...

M1A1

Towed anti-aircraft gun gun. Production began in 1940. Featured the M8A1 spring rammer. Rate of fire 20 rounds per minute. American troops man an anti-aircraft gun near the Algerian coastline in 1943 Anti-aircraft, or air defense, is any method of combating military aircraft from the ground. ...

M2

A complete redesign to make the gun dual role, functioning as an anti-tank gun as well as an anti-aircraft gun. The ammunition feed was upgraded and an automatic fuse setter/rammer the M20 was added. This enabled the rate of fire to reach up to 24 rounds per minute. Elevation was improved with the gun able to depress to -10 degrees. To protect the crew a large metal shield was added. The M2 was the standard weapon by May 13, 1943. From the march it could fire from it's wheels in 3 minutes, and from a fully emplaced position in 7 minutes. In 1944 the weapon was enhanced with the addition of proximity fused shells.

M3

A anti-tank version of the gun. It was used to equip the M36 Jackson and M26 Pershing. It is also known as 90 mm L/50. Anti-tank, or simply AT, refers to any method of combating military armored fighting vehicles, notably tanks. ... M36 during the Battle of the Bulge in January, 1945 The Gun Motor Carriage M36 was an American tank destroyer in World War II. It was often referred to as the Jackson or Slugger. ... General characteristics Length: 6. ...

General characteristics (M1A1)

• Caliber: 90 mm L/50
• Total weight: 8,618 kg (19,000 lbs)
• Barrel weight: 1,109 kg
• Length with the carriage: 4.73 m
• Length: 4.60 m
• Width: 4.16 m
• Height: 3.07 m
• Weight of the projectile: 10.61 kg
• Rate of fire: 25 rounds per minute (at most)
• Muzzle velocity: 823 m/s
• Range: 17,823 m
• Ceiling: 10,380 m (limited by 30 second fuse)
• Elevation : +80 to -5 degrees
• Traverse : 360 degrees.

External links

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