Canon de 75 CA modèle 1940 Schneider
| Canon de 75 mm contre avion Schneider, modèle 1940 | |
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Canon anti-aérien de 75mm modèle 1940 on display at Saint-Maurice castle | |
| Type | Anti-aircraft gun |
| Place of origin |
 France |
| Service history | |
| Used by |
France |
| Wars | Second World War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Schneider Electric |
| Designed | 1938 |
| Manufacturer | K + W |
| Specifications | |
| Weight |
3160 kg (firing position) 4060 kg (travel position) |
| Barrel length | 3675 mm (L/49) |
| Crew | 9 |
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| Shell | high-explosive, air-burst |
| Caliber | 75 mm |
| Breech | vertical sliding block |
| Recoil | hydropneumatic, variable (500-580 mm) |
| Carriage | three-trail, one axle |
| Elevation | 0-70° |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 20-30 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 700 m/s |
The Canon de 75 contre avion modèle 1940 Schneider was a French piece of 75 mm artillery of the Second World War, designed and manufactured by Schneider et Cie in Le Creusot.
The gun was designed from 1928, evolving from the design of the Canon de 75 modèle 1897. The anti-air mounting went into service in the mid-30s, and by May 1940, 75mm guns of models 1897 and 1928 were mounted as anti-aircraft artillery. These guns were used by both the French Army and the French Navy.
With a x6 scope, the Canon anti-aérien de 75mm modèle 1939 had anti-armour capabilities, in spite of the lack of armour-piercing ammunition.
External links
- http://atf40.forumculture.net/t6134-encore-une-question-sur-les-canons-anti-aeriens
- http://www.fortlitroz.ch/index.php?page=d28
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