Canon d'Infantrie de 37 modele 1916 TRP
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The Canon d'Infantrie de 37 modele 1916 TRP (37mm mle.1916) was a French infantry support gun, first used during World War I.
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Description
For transport, this weapon could be broken down into 3 sections. In addition, wheels could be attached for towing. These guns were sometimes equipped with an armoured shield.
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History
In 1940, the Wehrmacht began using these as 3.7cm IG 152(f). During the First World War, the US acquired a number of these guns, which they designated 37mm M1916; however, by 1941 the US Army had put these into storage (or scrapped them). The Japanese Type 11 was based on this design.
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Specifications
- Calibre: 37 mm
- Elevation: -8° to 17°
- Muzzle Velocity: 367 m/s
- Range: 2400 m
- Traverse: 35°
- Weight in Combat:108 kg
- Weight during Transport: 160.5 kg
- Weight of Shell: 0.555 kg
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