| 20×138mmB | ||
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Three 20×138B cartridges and a 37 mm shell. |
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| Type | Anti-Armor/Anti-Air | |
| Place of origin | Swiss | |
| Service history | ||
| Used by | Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Finland, Poland | |
| Wars | World War II | |
| Production history | ||
| Designed | 1930 | |
| Manufacturer | Swiss Solothurn | |
| Number built | 1930 | |
| Variants | Long Solothurn | |
| Specifications | ||
| Case length | 20mm | |
| Overall length | 138mm | |
The 20×138mmB cartridge was a type of ammunition used mainly for anti-aircraft and anti-tank weapons during World War II. The designation means the caliber was 20 mm, the length of the cartridge case was 138 mm and B indicates it was a belted case. The cartridge was also known as the Long Solothurn cartridge.
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The 20×138mmB cartridge was initially created by the Swiss Solothurn company in the early 1930s.
The 20×138mmB cartridge was used in the following weapons: