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6 pdr Anti-Tank Gun |
Gun |
Mk 1 - Development model - not issued for service |
Carriage |
Mk 1 - Original split trail |
Data - Mk 2 Gun on Carriage Mk 1 |
Wt gun & breech mech - 768 lb |
First gun built & tested 1939, the design was then sealed until required. Production was further delayed because in 1940 it was decided to continue producing the 2 pdr rather than change over production and re-train crews when there was a severe shortage of anti-tank guns. First guns produced November 1941. The gun replaced the 2 pdr in RA units except for the Far East and later when stocks allowed, it was also issued to infantry units. Some were also given to the Soviet and US armies. Declared obsolete July 1960. |
Performance |
With 6 lb AP shot: |
Ammunition |
Shot Armour Piercing Mks 1 to 7T - Steel solid shot - differences in tracer composition & driving band |