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*Length: 4.348 m (14.27 ft) | *Length: 4.348 m (14.27 ft) | ||
*Barrel length: 3.037 m (9.96 ft) l/60 | *Barrel length: 3.037 m (9.96 ft) l/60 | ||
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*Rate of fire: 40-45 rounds/min | *Rate of fire: 40-45 rounds/min | ||
Revision as of 00:20, 8 January 2023
The Rheinmetall Bordkanone 5, or BK 5, is a German 50mm autocannon from World War II.
Specifications
(1943 – 1945)
- Type: Aircraft autocannon
- Mass: 540 kg (1,190 lb)
- Length: 4.348 m (14.27 ft)
- Barrel length: 3.037 m (9.96 ft) l/60
- Shell: 50x419mmR
- Caliber: 50mm
- Rate of fire: 40-45 rounds/min
- Feed system: 21 rounds
The BK 5 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike Witches 2 | Gertrud Barkhorn | Fictional handheld variant | 2010 |