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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

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Specifications



Vickers - UK
Manufacturer(s)
Australia; Belgium; Canada; India; Cyprus; Ireland; Israel; Malta; Nepal; New Zealand; Sealand; South Africa; United Kingdom; Yugoslavia
Operators National flag of Australia National flag of Belgium National flag of Canada National flag of Cyprus National flag of India National flag of Ireland National flag of Israel National flag of New Zealand National flag of South Africa National flag of the United Kingdom National flag of Yugoslavia
1937
Service Year
United Kingdom
National Origin
7
Crew
10,000
Units




16.3 ft
(4.96 meters)
Length
20,547 lb
(9,320 kg)
Weight
10.3 tons
(Light-class)
Tonnage


None. This is a towed artillery piece.
Drive System
6 miles
(9 km)
Road Range


1 x 94mm (3.7") main gun
AMMUNITION
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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