Technical Data
- Complete designation: 7.5 cm Panzerabwehrkanone 39 (L/48)
- Type: Anti-tank gun
- Caliber: 7.5 cm / 75 mm (2.95 in)
- Cartridge: 75×495 mm. R
- Barrel Length: 48 calibers (3615 mm) (11 ft 10.3 in)
- Muzzle Velocity: 750 m/s (Panzergranate 39 AP shell)
- Weight: 1235 kg
- Barrel Life: 5000-7000 rounds
- Main types of ammunition:
- Panzergranatpatrone 39 (Pzgr.Patr. 39)
- Sprenggranatpatrone 37 (Sprgr. Patr. 37)
- Granatpatrone 39 HL (Gr. Patr. 39 HL)
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