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Ordnance QF 3.7-Inch AA


Anti-Aircraft Artillery [ 1937 ]



The Ordnance QF 3.7-inch gun system served as the principle anti-aircraft gun of British and Commonwealth forces during World War 2.



Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 05/02/2017 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com

National flag graphic Image courtesy of the Imperial War Museum / Public Domain.

Specifications



Service Year
1937

Origin
United Kingdom national flag graphic
United Kingdom

Crew
7
CREWMEN
Production
10,000
UNITS


Vickers - UK
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Length
16.3 ft
4.96 m
Weight
20,547 lb
9,320 kg
Tonnage
10.3 tons
LIGHT
(Showcased structural values pertain to the base Ordnance QF 3.7-Inch AA production variant. Length typically includes main gun in forward position if applicable to the design)
Powerplant: None. This is a towed artillery piece.
Range
5.6 mi
(9.0 km)
(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the base Ordnance QF 3.7-Inch AA production variant. Compare this entry against any other in our database)
1 x 94mm (3.7") main gun


Supported Types


Graphical image of a tank cannon armament


(Not all weapon types may be represented in the showcase above)
Dependent upon ammunition stocks.


QF 3.7" AA - Base Series Designation
Mk I
Mk II
Mk III
Mk IV
Mk V
Mk VI


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Image courtesy of the Imperial War Museum / Public Domain.


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