45 mm anti-tank gun (53-K)
Vendor code: 81703 26 February 4905 174
“Sorokapyatka”, a replica of a 45-mm anti-tank gun model 1937 (53-K)
A mock-up of a 45mm anti-tank gun is on sale.
It is not a weapon. For decorative use only. Suitable for museums, patriotic parks, for art objects, exhibitions, collections, and on a pedestal.
Some characteristics:
- Caliber - 45 mm;
- Weight in combat position - 560 kg;
- Weight in stowed position: 1200 kg.
45 mm anti-tank gun arr. 1937 was the main weapon of the Soviet army during the initial stage of the Second World War. The design of the gun continues the line of development that begins with the 37-mm anti-tank gun adopted by the Red Army in February 1931.
A prototype of the 45-mm anti-tank gun was manufactured at Plant No. 8, where it was assigned the factory index 53-K. After factory testing, it was sent to the Scientific Testing Artillery Range. During the tests, which took place from August to September 1937, 897 shots were fired, of which 184 were fired from concrete. The system was also tested with a carriage of 684 kilometers. The 45-mm cannon passed the firing test.
- State: Used
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