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 for general infantry use and it was given over to anti-tank 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). ... General characteristics Length 5. ...
Combat history
The anti-tank guns were removed from frontline use in North Africa and Europe in 1942, replaced with the 6-pounder, and removed from service in December, 1945. This article is about the year. ... 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.
As a vehicle weapon it remained in use throughout the war. Although most all tanks equipped with it were withdrawn, or had been upgraded with a better gun, it remained in use with armoured cars.
Specification
Calibre: 40 mm
Barrel length: 50 calibre
Muzzle velocity: 808 m/s, 2,650 ft/s
Range: 731 m
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.
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