37 mm PK L/80 M/30 (1947-1952)

37 mm Patronkanon L/80 M/30

37 mm kanonen ses her monteret på torpedobåden BUHL.
(Photo: Archives of the Royal Danish Naval Museum)

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General Specification:

Danish Apellation:

37 mm Gun Pk L/80 M/30

Type of Origin:

3.7 cm Schnellladekanon C/30 1/80

Primary Function:

Air targets

Caliber:

37 mm

Muzzle Velocity:

Ca. 1,000 m/sec.

Maximum Range:

8,500 m at 35,7 degrees elevation

Maximum Ceiling:

6,800 m at 85 degrees elevation

Weight of Projectile:

0.725 kilo

Ammunition Types:

Shell

Elevation:

-10 degrees/+90 degrees

Lateral Elevation Speed:

n/a

Vertical Elevation Speed:

n/a

Rate of Fire:

30 rounds/min.

Gun/Mounting:

Manuel operated gun in a single mount

Fire Control:

n/a

Country of Origin:

Germany

Modifications:

n/a

Weapon or Weapon System in use or used on:
Ship or Class:	Number:	In Service:
SØLØVEN Class, minesweepers (5)	1	1947 - 1952
KRIEGER Class, patrol vessels (6)	3	1948 - 1951

Notes:
-	n/a

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