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| − | + | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (full name "'''8,8 cm Panzerjägerkanone 43'''") was a German anti-tank gun developed in 1942 by Krupp and Rheinmetall and used during the Second World War. It is similar in outward appearance to its smaller predecessor, the [[7.5 cm Pak 40]]. Rheinmetall, the competing company also designed a similar gun called the 8.8 cm Pak 43/41 (full name "'''8,8 cm Panzerjägerkanone 43/41'''"). The difference between the two is that the Rheinmetall version used a split trail carriage while the Krupp version used a cruciform mount. | |
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| − | + | [[Image:8.8 cm PaK 43 41.jpg|thumb|right|400px|8.8 cm Pak 43/41 anti-tank gun on Rheinmetall split trail carriage - 88x822mm R]] | |
| + | [[Image:8.8 cm PaK 43.jpg|thumb|right|400px|8.8 cm Pak 43 anti-tank gun on Krupp cruciform mount - 88x822mm R]] | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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| + | * '''Barrel Length:''' {{convert|cm|635}} (L/71) | ||
* '''Weight:''' {{convert|lbs|9660}} | * '''Weight:''' {{convert|lbs|9660}} | ||
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* '''Length:''' {{convert|cm|920}} | * '''Length:''' {{convert|cm|920}} | ||
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| + | * '''Width:''' ??? | ||
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| + | * '''Shell:''' 88x822mm R | ||
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| + | * '''Crew:''' 5 | ||
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| + | * '''Elevation:''' -5° to +38° | ||
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| + | * '''Traverse:''' 56° | ||
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| + | * '''Rate of Fire:''' 6-7 rounds/min (practical) | ||
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| + | * '''Muzzle Velocity:''' 1000 m/s (3,280 ft/s) | ||
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| + | * '''Effective Range:''' 4,000 m (13,123 ft) | ||
* '''Feed System:''' Single-shot | * '''Feed System:''' Single-shot | ||
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Revision as of 18:21, 3 March 2015
The 8.8 cm PaK 43 (full name "8,8 cm Panzerjägerkanone 43") was a German anti-tank gun developed in 1942 by Krupp and Rheinmetall and used during the Second World War. It is similar in outward appearance to its smaller predecessor, the 7.5 cm Pak 40. Rheinmetall, the competing company also designed a similar gun called the 8.8 cm Pak 43/41 (full name "8,8 cm Panzerjägerkanone 43/41"). The difference between the two is that the Rheinmetall version used a split trail carriage while the Krupp version used a cruciform mount.
Specifications
(1943–1945)
- Type: Anti-Tank Gun
- Caliber: 3.5 in (8.8 cm)
- Barrel Length: 250 in (635 cm) (L/71)
- Weight: 9660 lbs (4381.7 kg)
- Length: 362.2 in (920 cm)
- Height: 70.9 in (180 cm)
- Width: ???
- Shell: 88x822mm R
- Crew: 5
- Elevation: -5° to +38°
- Traverse: 56°
- Rate of Fire: 6-7 rounds/min (practical)
- Muzzle Velocity: 1000 m/s (3,280 ft/s)
- Effective Range: 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
- Feed System: Single-shot
The 8.8 cm PaK 43 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 |
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| Decision Before Dawn | 8.8 cm Pak 43/41 | 1951 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Used By | Appears as | Notes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call of Duty 3 | 8.8 cm Pak 43/41 | 2006 |