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Polsten Guns


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I'm working on a historic scenario which contains a couple of Jeep towed Polsten Guns.

My rudimentary understanding, is that these were fairly light weight anti-aircraft guns (20mm, 450 rpm) that could be also be employed in a ground role.

I'd be grateful if any of the grogs could give me a more detailed description of Polsten Guns, their armament, range, specs, etc and also recommend the closest equivalent available in CM.

Thanks in advance.

IPA

[This message has been edited by IPA (edited 01-25-2001).]

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CALIBRE: 20mm

LENGTH OF PIECE: 2.178 M (88.74 IN)

WEIGHT: 54.9 KG (121 LB)

ELEVATION: -5DEG TO 85DEG

TRAVERSE 360DEG

MUZZLE VELOCITY: 831M (2725) P/SECOND

MAX EFFEC CEILING: 2021M (6330 FT)

ROF: 450RPM

PROJECTILE WEIGHT: .119KG (.2625 LB)

Looks like a long MG on a mounting with fold down wheels and a small seat. Used by British paras.

from The Encyclopedia of Weapons of WW2 by Barnes and Nobel.

If you can still get this book, but it. Well worth $19.99

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