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20 mm Mk M/39
LvSa (1945-1955)
The 20 mm machine gun on board a
motortorpedoboat of the
GLENTEN Class.
(Photo: Archives of the Royal
Danish Naval Museum)
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General Specification: |
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Danish Apellation: |
20 mm Machine Gun Mk M/39 LvSa
Before 1952:
20 mm RK L/65 M/38 |
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Type of Origin: |
2 cm Flugabwehrkanone 38 |
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Primary Function: |
Air Targets |
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Caliber: |
20 mm |
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Muzzle Velocity: |
875 m/sec. |
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Maximum Range: |
4,800 m |
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Maximum Ceiling: |
3,700 m |
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Weight of Projectile: |
120 g |
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Ammunition Types: |
Shell |
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Elevation: |
-10 degrees/+90 degrees |
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Lateral Elevation Speed: |
n/a |
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Vertical Elevation Speed: |
n/a |
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Rate of Fire: |
480 rounds/min. |
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Gun/Mounting: |
n/a |
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Fire Control: |
n/a |
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Country of Origin: |
Germany |
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Weapon or Weapon System
in use or used on: |
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Ship or Class: |
Number: |
In Service: |
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SØLØVEN Class, minesweepers (5) |
3 |
1945 - 1951 |
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GLENTEN class, motortorpedoboats (18) |
1 (LvSa)
2 (LvSa2) |
1947 - 1955
1947 - 1955 |
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