The QF 2-pounder gun was a British anti-tank gun. When it first appeared in 1936, it was one of the best weapons of the time, but by the end of 1941 tanks were sufficiently well armoured and it was replaced by the 6-pounder 1936 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The QF 6-pdr 7 cwt was a British anti-tank gun of World War 2. ...
Intended as an infantry weapon, the low tripod carriage was too heavy and it wsa given over to antitank artillery regiments in 1938. It was used in tanks and armoured cars, including the Valentine tank. 1938 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... The most heavily manufactured British tank in World War II, the Infantry Tank III Valentine was known mainly for its inexpensive cost and high reliability. ...
Combat History
Removed from frontline use in North Africa and Europe in 1942. Removed from service December, 1945. 1942 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1945 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...
Captured guns after the fall of Europe were used by the Germans with the designation 4.0 cm Pak 192 (e) or 4.0 cm Pak 154 (b), the "e" and "b" referring to England and Belgium respectively.
Specification
Calibre: 40 mm
Barrel length: 50 calibres
Muzzle velocity: 808 m/s, 2,650 ft per second
Range: 731 meters
variants
Mk IX - simplified for mass production
Mk X - changed bore tolerance specification
Mk X B - fitted with taper-bore "Littlejohn" attachment.
See also
2-pounder pom-pom AA gun, same bore but with a hertitage pre WW1.
British and Commonwealth artillery of World War II
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