M40 (106mm bezzákluzový kanon)

M40



An anti-tank weapon used either in a towed version or on a car chassis M38A1C (see photo), or other vehicles. The M40 cannon was introduced into the US Army's arsenal in 1953, and was gradually adopted by other NATO armies.


Technical and tactical data
Weight of weapon in firing position: 230 kg


Caliber: 106 mm


Fire rate:
- max: 7,800 m
- effective: 1,200 m


Initial muzzle velocity: approx. 500 m/s


Firing rate: 4 - 6 rounds/min


Aim: -10° to +40°
Direction: 360°
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