Four guns for the price of one. 20mm Flakvierling 38. A box of barrels.
The German 20mm Flakvierling 38, also known as the Quad 20mm Flak 38, was a widely used anti-aircraft gun during World War II. It was developed by the German manufacturer Rheinmetall-Borsig and saw extensive service with the German military and its allies.
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Four guns for the price of one.
The Flakvierling 38 was a towed, manually operated, quadruple-barreled anti-aircraft gun.
It featured four 20mm barrels mounted in a rectangular arrangement on a central carriage.
The gun had a high rate of fire, capable of shooting up to 180 rounds per minute per barrel.
It had a maximum effective range of approximately 2,200 meters against aircraft targets.
It suggests a Horch for towing... I can do that.
Three more guns? Yup, I'm making them too.
Paint schemes on the back.The German 20mm Flakvierling 38, also known as the Quad 20mm Flak 38, was a widely used anti-aircraft gun during World War II. It was developed by the German manufacturer Rheinmetall-Borsig and saw extensive service with the German military and its allies.
and I'm building one... from this point onwards at least.
The Flakvierling 38 was highly effective against low-flying aircraft, such as strafing fighter planes or dive bombers.
We all remember 633 squadron...The Flakvierling 38 played a significant role in Germany's air defense strategy during World War II.
It provided a mobile and effective anti-aircraft capability, deterring enemy aircraft and protecting vital targets. Its high rate of fire and quadruple-barreled configuration increased the chances of hitting the target. However, against high-altitude bombers, it had limited success due to its relatively short range and small caliber.
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