That's the one, Sniper. Another strange one from the german weapons designers. I wonder- had they been able to get the gun operational, and maybe accomplish some real tests, I wonder if the gun would have actually worked well? I guess it sounds like a reasonable idea, but the gun would need to be machined so well to take the stress. Possible?

Interesting as well- now that you mention it, I think I may have read somewhere about the smaller versions. I wonder if there is any info on those few shots fired during the Bulge?

Jumbo, from what I've read the challenger was not too successful-correct? High silouette, thin armor. It did have a good gun, but I've read that only about 200 were built, and they were never really liked much...

I also read a bit more about the 17pounder last night. Seems that the capability of the gun and round was easily comparable to even the 88/L71. Only major problem I've read of was inaccuracy- apparently the gun was not accurate to the ranges that some of the german guns could achieve.

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