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The '''3.7 cm Flak 18/36/37/43''' (3.7 cm Flugabwehrkanone 18/36/37/43) was a 37mm anti-aircraft gun used in World War 2 by the German armed forces.
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[[File:3.7 cm Flak 36-37.jpg|thumb|right|400px|3.7 cm FlaK 18/36/37/43 - 37x263 B]]
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The '''3.7 cm FlaK 18/36/37/43''' (3.7 cm Flugabwehrkanone 18/36/37/43) was a 37mm anti-aircraft gun used in World War 2 by the German armed forces.
 
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'''3.7 cm Flak 18''' - First variant from 1935. The number 18 suggests a 1918 production to avoid the Treaty of Versailles.
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'''3.7 cm FlaK 18''' - First variant from 1935. The number 18 suggests a 1918 production to avoid the Treaty of Versailles.
 
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'''3.7 cm Flak 36''' - Second variant from 1936. Weight has been reduced. Increased the rate of fire from 80 to 120 rounds per minute.
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'''3.7 cm FlaK 36''' - Second variant from 1936. Weight has been reduced. Increased the rate of fire from 80 to 120 rounds per minute.
 
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'''3.7 cm Flak 37''' - Third variant from 1937. The aiming system has been modernized.
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'''3.7 cm FlaK 37''' - Third variant from 1937. The aiming system has been modernized.
 
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'''3.7 cm Flak 43''' - Fourth variant from 1943. Weight has been reduced. Increased the rate of fire from 120 to 180 rounds per minute. Vertical fire angle increased from 85° to 90°.
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'''3.7 cm FlaK 43''' - Fourth variant from 1943. Weight has been reduced. Increased the rate of fire from 120 to 180 rounds per minute. Vertical fire angle increased from 85° to 90°.
 
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==Specifications==
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(In service: 1935 – 1945)
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* '''Type:''' Anti-aircraft gun
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* '''Caliber:''' 37 mm
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* '''Shell:''' 37x263 B
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* '''Weight:''' 1,550 kg
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* '''Length:''' 3626 mm
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* '''Barrel Length:'''2.11 m
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* '''Feed System:''' 6-round clips
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{{Gun Title|3.7 cm FlaK 18/36/37/43}}
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=Specifications=
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===Video Game===
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(1935 - 1945)
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*Weight: 1,550 kg
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*Length: 3626 mm
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| ''[[Company of Heroes]]'' || "37mm Gun" |||| Mounted on FlaKpanzer IV "Ostwind"|| 2006
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*Barrel Length: 2.11 m
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*Caliber: 37×263 B
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| ''[[Company of Heroes 2]]'' || "FlaK 43" |||| Mounted on FlaKpanzer IV "Ostwind"|| 2013
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*Feed System: 6-round clips
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|''[[Enlisted]]''|| || |||| 2021
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|''[[Call of Duty: Vanguard]]''|| |||| || 2021
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| ''[[Company of Heroes]]'' || "37mm Gun" || Mounted on Flakpanzer IV "Ostwind"|| 2006
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|''[[Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront]]''|| || |||| 2021
 
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| ''[[Company of Heroes 2]]'' || "FlaK 43" || Mounted on Flakpanzer IV "Ostwind"|| 2013
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=3.7 cm FlaK M42=
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[[File:3.7 cm Flak M42.jpg|thumb|right|400px|3.7 cm FlaK M42 - 37x249mm R]]
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[[File:Igp0249.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Twin 3.7cm Flakzwilling M43U on ''Doppellaffette'' DLM 42U mount, mounted on Type IXC/40 U-Boat U-534 at Birkenhead Docks - 37x249mm R]]
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The '''3.7 cm FlaK M42''' was the marine version of the 3.7 cm FlaK 36/37 and was used by the Kriegsmarine on surface ships and as the M42U on Type VII and Type IX U-boats. The 3.7 cm FlaK M42U used several types of mounts and entered service in autumn of 1943.
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==Specifications==
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(In service: 1943 – 1945)
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* '''Type:''' Anti-aircraft gun
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* '''Caliber:''' 37 mm
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* '''Shell:''' 37x249mm R
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* '''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|109}}
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* '''Barrel length:''' 2.56 cm
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* '''Rate of fire:''' 250 rpm
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* '''Muzzle velocity:''' 815–865 m/s (2,670–2,840 ft/s)
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{{Gun Title|3.7 cm FlaK M42}}
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===Video Game===
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{{Media table start|video game}}
 
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|''[[Enlisted]]''|| || || 2021
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| ''[[Medal of Honor (1999)|Medal of Honor]]'' || || || || 1999
 
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|''[[Call of Duty: Vanguard]]''|| || || 2021
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| ''[[Medal of Honor: Allied Assault]]'' || || || || 2002
 
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|''[[Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront]]''|| || || 2021
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| ''[[World of Warships: Legends]]'' || || || || 2019
 
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Latest revision as of 10:10, 15 April 2024

3.7 cm FlaK 18/36/37/43

3.7 cm FlaK 18/36/37/43 - 37x263 B

The 3.7 cm FlaK 18/36/37/43 (3.7 cm Flugabwehrkanone 18/36/37/43) was a 37mm anti-aircraft gun used in World War 2 by the German armed forces.
3.7 cm FlaK 18 - First variant from 1935. The number 18 suggests a 1918 production to avoid the Treaty of Versailles.
3.7 cm FlaK 36 - Second variant from 1936. Weight has been reduced. Increased the rate of fire from 80 to 120 rounds per minute.
3.7 cm FlaK 37 - Third variant from 1937. The aiming system has been modernized.
3.7 cm FlaK 43 - Fourth variant from 1943. Weight has been reduced. Increased the rate of fire from 120 to 180 rounds per minute. Vertical fire angle increased from 85° to 90°.

Specifications

(In service: 1935 – 1945)

  • Type: Anti-aircraft gun
  • Caliber: 37 mm
  • Shell: 37x263 B
  • Weight: 1,550 kg
  • Length: 3626 mm
  • Barrel Length:2.11 m
  • Feed System: 6-round clips

The 3.7 cm FlaK 18/36/37/43 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:


Video Game

Title Appears as Mods Notes Date
Company of Heroes "37mm Gun" Mounted on FlaKpanzer IV "Ostwind" 2006
Company of Heroes 2 "FlaK 43" Mounted on FlaKpanzer IV "Ostwind" 2013
Enlisted 2021
Call of Duty: Vanguard 2021
Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront 2021


3.7 cm FlaK M42

3.7 cm FlaK M42 - 37x249mm R
Twin 3.7cm Flakzwilling M43U on Doppellaffette DLM 42U mount, mounted on Type IXC/40 U-Boat U-534 at Birkenhead Docks - 37x249mm R

The 3.7 cm FlaK M42 was the marine version of the 3.7 cm FlaK 36/37 and was used by the Kriegsmarine on surface ships and as the M42U on Type VII and Type IX U-boats. The 3.7 cm FlaK M42U used several types of mounts and entered service in autumn of 1943.

Specifications

(In service: 1943 – 1945)

  • Type: Anti-aircraft gun
  • Caliber: 37 mm
  • Shell: 37x249mm R
  • Weight: 240.3 lbs (109 kg)
  • Barrel length: 2.56 cm
  • Rate of fire: 250 rpm
  • Muzzle velocity: 815–865 m/s (2,670–2,840 ft/s)

The 3.7 cm FlaK M42 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:


Video Game

Title Appears as Mods Notes Date
Medal of Honor 1999
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault 2002
World of Warships: Legends 2019
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