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The German Krupp company developed some new gun designs after WW1 in partnership with Bofors of Sweden. The original design that led to the 88 was a 75 mm model. During the prototype phase, the army asked for a gun with considerably greater capability than the 75. The designers started over, using another common German calibre, 88 mm.
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What are the Names of parts on a German World War 2 tank?
On some of the Tiger Tanks, they'll carry a 88 Flak Gun.
What were the three most powerful weapons in World War 2?
Hmmm. The atomic bomb, the German 88 flak gun, and the tiger tank.
Why was the flak 88 so famous?
The Flak 88 was famous for its versatility and effectiveness. It was originally designed as an anti-aircraft gun but proved highly effective against ground targets as well, particularly against tanks. Its high muzzle velocity and accuracy made it a feared weapon on the battlefield during World War II.
How far can a flak 88 fire?
The Flak 88, a German anti-aircraft gun used during World War II, has a maximum effective range of approximately 8 to 10 kilometers (about 5 to 6 miles) against aerial targets. When used in an anti-tank role, its direct-fire range is around 1,500 meters (about 1,640 yards). It was renowned for its versatility and effectiveness in both anti-aircraft and ground support roles.
A sentence using blasts and openings?
Flak 88 blasts tore multiple openings in the fuselage.
How heavily Tiger tank armed?
The tiger tank could be armed with a multitude of weapons, but its primary and most used armament was the 8.8 mm FlaK 1941 model gun (nicknamed the 88 by British and American forces in WW2.
What is the age of a Winchester model 88 seial no 64121?
The gun was made in 1958.
How was the German 88 flak gun strong?
The German 88 Flak artillery was able to reach new greater heights, due to a higher muzzle velocity and greater radar and fuse wiring technology though it was not as powerful and accurate as the British 3.7 inch or the American 90 mm cannons. The true power of them was their sheer number and the vulnerability aircraft and tanks of that day faced. The German military employed their country's economic might restored to them through the leadership of Adolf Hitler to create these war machines in numbers unimaginable. Just the same as the Americans employed mass production techniques to create thousands of their comparatively ineffective Sherman tank the German military manufactures thousands of Flak 88 cannons to protect their borders. Making them seem as a truly formidable weapon. Much of this information has been retrieved from the free to view Wikipedia pages as well as some personal knowledge and understanding. Please, input some personal research before asking questions that can be answered through easier sources. Anyway, happy to help, and I learnt a little more myself. Dan, 16. Australia
What year was my gun made it is a Smith and Wesson 9mm model 669?
The 669 was made from 85-88
What does 88 mean in German?
88 is achtundachtzig.
Could an m1a1 abrams survive a hit from a German 88 anti tank gun?
The crew inside probably wouldn't even notice the hit.
How do you tell the year h and r topper model 88 was made in?
Check old gun catalogs
