Cannone da 47/32 M35

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Cannone da 47/32 M35

Type	Infantry gun / anti-tank gun
Place of origin	Italy
Production history
Designer	Böhler
Specifications
Weight	Travel mode: 315 kg (694.5 lb) combat: 277 kg (610.6 lb)
Length	1.68 m

Caliber	47 mm
Elevation	-15 degrees to +56 degrees
Traverse	62 degrees
Muzzle velocity	630 m/s (2,067 ft/s) for AP; 250 m/s (820 ft/s) HEAT

The Cannone da 47/32 M35 was an Austrian artillery piece produced under license in Italy during World War II. It was used both as an infantry gun and an anti-tank gun. In contrast to other "dual purpose" artillery pieces of similar weight used during the war (see also PaK 36 and Bofors 37 mm), it proved to be somewhat successful even in the anti-tank role, especially when equipped with HEAT ("Effetto Pronto") rounds.

[edit] History

The Austrian firm of Böhler originally designed and manufactured the gun. In the 1930s Italy bought some of these guns from Böhler, and then began to produce the weapon under license, continuing its development. The same weapon was also used in the Austrian and Dutch armies. The Cannone da 47/32 M35 was the main armament in the Fiat M13/40 and Semovente 47/32 armoured fighting vehicles.

[edit] Characteristics

Caliber: 47 mm (1.85 in)
Length: 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Length of Bore: 1.525 m (5 ft)
Length of Rifling: 1.33 m (4 ft 4.3 in)
Travelling Weight: 315 kg (694.5 lb)
Weight in Action: 277 kg (610.6 lb)
Elevation: -15 degrees to +56 degrees
Traverse: 62 degrees
Muzzle Velocity: 630 m/s (2,067 ft/s) for AP; 250 m/s (820 ft/s) HEAT
Range: 7,000 m (7,655 feet) - HEAT
Shell Weight: 1.44 kg (3.175 lb) AP; 2.37 kg (5.225 lb) HEAT
Armor Penetration AP: 58 mm (2.3in) at 100 m (110 yards); 43 mm (1.7in) at 500 m (550 yards)
Armor Penetration HEAT: unknown