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M40 75mm Divisional Gun

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Saturday, April 9th 2011, 1:35am

M40 75mm Divisional Gun



This weapon was developed by the Zastava Ordnance Works in response to a Royal Yugoslav Army requirement to replace its park of Great War vintage 75mm artillery. Work began in November 1938 under the direction of Lazar Jovanovic, and the first prototype weapons were delivered in February 1940 for test and demonstration. Orders were placed in May 1940 for production quantities, of which the first were delivered in September 1940. During the test period it was discovered that the weapon had excellent dual-purpose capabilities and an antitank projectile has been developed for its use.

Calibre: 75 mm
Overall length: 5.45 m
Width: 1.82 m
Height: 1.55 m
Barrel length: 3635 mm
Rifling length: 2501 mm
Elevation: -7° to +35°
Traverse: 70°
Weight in action: 1430 kg
Shell weight (HE): 6.8 kg
Shell weight (AP): 6.6 kg
Muzzle velocity: 1030 m/s
Armour penetration: 100 mm at 1000 m
Max range: 12000 m
Crew: 7