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SU501 45mm Anti Tank Gun (Late) Price: £13.00 Flames of War miniatures from Battlefront When the Russians decided to upgrade their 45mm anti-tank guns from the early Model 1932 gun – which was the standard tank gun as well – they made minor improvements to the gun. They improved the design of the breech block, which resulted in a higher rate of fire. They continued their use of the Rheinmetall carriage, which was used by the Germans with their own 3.7cm PaK 36 guns. The gun had reasonably good performance, but even in 1941 the Soviets found to their dismay that the obr 1937 could not adequately handle the Panzer III and Panzer IV tanks. As a result, a new barrel and sub-calibre ammunition were quickly created, which improved its penetration capabilities greatly. This weapon went into service as the Model 1942. The 45mm obr 1942 was effective against most German armour at normal Ranges, but ineffective against heavily armoured vehicles. More ...

Main Catalogue |  MINIATURES, PAINTS ETC |  Flames of War (Battlefront) |  Flames of War Russians |  SU501 45mm Anti Tank Gun (Late)