AC 47 anti-tank gun
| AC 47 | |
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AC 47 of Block 1, Ouvrage Schoenenbourg in 1940 | |
| Type | Anti-tank |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1930s - 40s |
| Used by | France |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Variants | Naval |
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | 47 mm (1.85 in) |
| Rate of fire | 20 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 900 metres per second (3,000 ft/s) |
The AC 47 was a French anti-tank gun of 47mm caliber. It was principally used in the ouvrages and casemates of the Maginot Line in the late 1930s; another version was created for naval use.
The AC 47 was principally used as a defensive weapon, since its portability was intentionally limited to prevent the weapon from being turned on defending troops if a fortification was captured.
Characteristics
- Length of tube : 2.52 m (8.26 ft)
- Rifling: 16, right-handed
- Penetration at 1000m : 45 – 60 mm (1.77 - 2.36 in)
See also
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