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| − | The '''2 cm FlaK 30''' (2 cm Flugabwehrkanone 30) was a 20mm anti-aircraft gun used in the early years of World War 2 by the German armed forces. Due to the Treaty of Versailles it was forbidden for Germany to develop any anti aircraft guns. This is why Rheinmetall ordered the Swiss company Solothurn to develop this weapon in 1930. It was introduced to German armed forces in 1934 but soon it was found that it needed some improvements. It was followed by the similar looking [[2cm FlaK 38]], which solved most of the problems of the | + | [[Image:Flak30.jpg|thumb|right|400px|2 cm FlaK 30 - 20x138mm B]] |
| − | + | The '''2 cm FlaK 30''' (2 cm Flugabwehrkanone 30) was a 20mm anti-aircraft gun used in the early years of World War 2 by the German armed forces. Due to the Treaty of Versailles it was forbidden for Germany to develop any anti aircraft guns. This is why Rheinmetall ordered the Swiss company Solothurn to develop this weapon in 1930. It was introduced to German armed forces in 1934 but soon it was found that it needed some improvements. It was followed by the similar looking [[2cm FlaK 38]], which solved most of the problems of the FlaK 30. | |
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*Weight: 450 kg (992 lbs) | *Weight: 450 kg (992 lbs) | ||
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*Effective Range: 2,200 m (2,406 yds) | *Effective Range: 2,200 m (2,406 yds) | ||
*Feed System: 20 round box magazine | *Feed System: 20 round box magazine | ||
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===Film=== | ===Film=== | ||
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| ''[[From Hell to Victory]]'' || || US Army soldiers || || 1979 | | ''[[From Hell to Victory]]'' || || US Army soldiers || || 1979 | ||
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| − | | ''[[Das Boot]]'' || || | + | | ''[[Das Boot]]'' || || || 2 cm-MG C 30; mounted on Submarine || 1981 |
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| ''[[R2B: Return to Base]]'' || || North Korean troops || || 2012 | | ''[[R2B: Return to Base]]'' || || North Korean troops || || 2012 | ||
Revision as of 14:17, 21 June 2022
The 2 cm FlaK 30 (2 cm Flugabwehrkanone 30) was a 20mm anti-aircraft gun used in the early years of World War 2 by the German armed forces. Due to the Treaty of Versailles it was forbidden for Germany to develop any anti aircraft guns. This is why Rheinmetall ordered the Swiss company Solothurn to develop this weapon in 1930. It was introduced to German armed forces in 1934 but soon it was found that it needed some improvements. It was followed by the similar looking 2cm FlaK 38, which solved most of the problems of the FlaK 30.
Specifications
(1934 - 1945)
- Weight: 450 kg (992 lbs)
- Length: 4.08 m (13.38 ft)
- Barrel Length: 1.3 m (4.26 ft) (L/65)
- Width: 1.81 m (6 ft)
- Height: 1.6 m (5.24 ft)
- Crew: 7
- Caliber: 20x138mm B
- Elevation: -12°to +90°
- Traverse: 360°
- Rate of Fire: 280 rounds/min (cyclic), 120 rpm (practical)
- Muzzle Velocity: 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s)
- Effective Range: 2,200 m (2,406 yds)
- Feed System: 20 round box magazine
The 2 cm FlaK 30 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Skies (Nebo Moskvy) | Abandoned on battlefield | 1944 | ||
| Shock Troops (Un homme de trop) | German troops | 1967 | ||
| Walter Defends Sarajevo (Valter brani Sarajevo) | German troops | 1972 | ||
| Only Old Men Are Going to Battle (V boy idut odni "stariki") | German troops | Documentary footage | 1973 | |
| From Hell to Victory | US Army soldiers | 1979 | ||
| Das Boot | 2 cm-MG C 30; mounted on Submarine | 1981 | ||
| R2B: Return to Base | North Korean troops | 2012 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call of Duty: United Offensive | Mounted on German PT boat | 2004 | |
| Death to Spies: Moment of Truth | Mounted on German submarine | 2009 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike Witches 2 | 2cm MG C/30 (naval version) mounted on Bismarck-class battleships | 2010 | |
| Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow | 2cm MG C/30 (naval version) mounted on Bismarck-class battleship | 2014-2015 |