4 cm vzor 36 fort ATG (Škoda A6)

Infobox Weapon
name=Škoda 47 mm Model Vz 36


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origin=Czechoslovakia
type=anti-tank gun
is_ranged=yes
is_artillery=yes
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service=
used_by=Czechoslovakia
Germany
Yugoslavia
wars=World War II
designer=
design_date=1936
manufacturer=Škoda Works
production_date=1939-1940
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weight=590 kg (1,300 lbs)
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part_length=2.04 m (6.69 ft)
crew=?
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caliber=47 mm (1.85 in)
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rate=
velocity=775 m/s (2,542 ft/s)
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max_range=4,000 m (4,375 yds)
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elevation=-8° to +26°
traverse=50°
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Škoda 47 mm Model Vz 36 was a anti-tank gun produced by the Škoda Works. Originally designed for the Czech army, some were also sold to Yugoslavia. In 1939 after Czechoslovakia was occupied a number were appropriated by the German's and used under the designation 4.7 cm Pak 36 (t). The gun was used in a number of different theaters until 1942 when it was replaced by superior weapons.

The barrel had the unique feature of being able to swing 180° so the barrel laid flat over the trails for transport and the outer part of the trails could be also folded inward to reduce its size. The gun had a small shield, split trails and wooden spoked wheels. Although a rather elderly looking gun its performance was in line with contemporary designs and the gun was armed with both AP rounds and HE rounds for infantry support.

armor penetration

*60 mm @ 1,200 m @ 90°

References

* IAN HOGG - "Twentieth-Century Artillery", Barnes & Noble Books, 2000. ISBN 0-7607-1994-2
* T.J. Gander - "German Anti-tank Guns 1939-1945", Almark Publications, 1973. ISBN 0-85524 142 X (soft cover)