Good day fellow rouges, I was just doing a little research on the Pak 40 To see if I could use mine in my Diorama. I have stummbeled across very few thing's and I would like to send out a question: Was the Pak 40 Used in the German take-over of France? Also, If there is any information I wouldn't really find on wikipedia, I'd like to know that. (I know; Short and to the point in this thread but I am really busy) Thanks for your help, TT
forget wiki, if you are planning a cool dio then you need some good references. check out Schiffer publications as they have many softbound books as reprints of some of the older German Patzwell titles which are a must have for their price. do a good thorough google seach for Pak 40 7.5cm. have fun
AFAIK the first use of the Pak 40 was in 1942 (there is a theory a handful did see use in late 1941 but unconfirmed), so no Pak 40 in France in 1940 (or even Pak 38 for that) , all the Germans had were the 37mm Pak 36 apart from a few Czech 47mm on SP chassis and, of course, the "last resort" 88mm Flak 18 and Flak 36. As for a dio start from a picture of the main subject you're reasonably sure about where and when it was taken and work from there addindg other stuff that fits the period.
Hi TT, I have this if its any help tp you. 7.5cm Pak 40 Design: Rheinmetall Type: Light Anti-Tank Gun Amount: 23.303 Year: 1941 Calibre: 75mm L/48 Weight: 1.425 kg Elevation: -5° to +22° Traverse: 65° Shell Weight: 4.1 kg (AP) 5.8 kg (HE) Muzzle Velocity: 990 m/s (AP) 548 m/s (HE) Rate of Fire: 14 r.p.m. Armour Penetration: 120mm @ 500m @ 30° Maximum Range: 10.000m Crew: 8 Traction: Motorised (Opel Blitz 3-Ton Truck & Sd.Kfz 11) Regards Yan.
