The 7.5 cm Pak 40 (7,5 cm Panzerabwehrkanone 40) was a German 75 millimetre anti-tank gun of the Second World War. The gun was developed in 1939–1941 and entered service in 1942.

Nov 15, 2017 · By the beginning of 1943, the PaK 40 had become the core of the Wehrmacht anti-tank arm. It saw service on all fronts that Germany was fighting, from North Africa and …

The first guns were delivered in November of 1941. By 1943 the PaK 40 formed the bulk of the German anti-tank artillery. Approximately 23,500 cannons were produced from 1941 through …

Aug 25, 2023 · Gun emplacement of the 7,5 cm Panzerjägerkanone 40. The entrance was placed opposite of the firing direction. 2 Not available, as losses were grouped with those of self …

With an effective range of 1,000-1,500 yards, the PaK-40 could fire a 15-lb armour-piercing round at 2,598 feet per second, enabling it to penetrate up to 106 mm of steel at 500 yards.

Dec 16, 2015 · With an effective range of 1,800 meters, the PaK 40 could fire a 75mm armour-piercing round at 792 meters per second, enabling it to penetrate up to 132mm of steel.

The 7.5 cm Pak 40 (7.5 cm Panzerabwehrkanone 40) was a German 7.5 centimetre anti-tank gun developed in 1939-1941 by Rheinmetall and used during the Second World War. Pak 40 …

The PaK 40 was a potent tank killer and was produced in large numbers. It was first issued in small numbers in early 1942 and was firmly established as the main anti-tank by 1943. It was …

It must not be confused with the 7.5-cm Pak 97/38 which is a German modification of the well-known French 75 (see Tactical and Technical Trends, No. 22, p. 6). The 7.5-cm Pak 40 is very …

Feb 17, 2019 · A Pak 40 could penetrate 6 inches (154mm) of armor at 1094 yards (1000m) when firing AP40 ammunition from a 46 caliber barrel. High explosive rounds were introduced for the …