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2 pdr Anti-Tank Gun |
Gun |
Mk 9 - Original design - auto-frettaged barrel |
Data |
Wt gun & breech mech - 287 lbs |
Approved for service on 1 January 1936. Although nearing the end of its life by 1939 it continued in production until 1941. It was replaced in RA service in the summer of 1942 by the 6 pdr except in the Far East where it was still effective against Japanese tanks. Remaining guns were passed to the infantry and some to the Home Guard. It was declared obsolete in December 1945. |
Performance |
With 2 lb AP shot: |
Ammunition |
Shot Armour Piercing Mk 10T - 2 lb solid steel, tracer in base |