Type 1 47mm Gun (x2)

SKU: BF-JP510(SO)
GTIN: 9420020230231
Category: Guns

Includes Command Rifle team, two Type 1 47mm anti-tank guns, with eight crew figures, two Medium four-hole bases, one Small three-hole base and one base plug sprue

13,80 €

incl. 19% VAT , plus

Old price: 14,50 €

Item out of stock
Delivery time: 22 Workdays (Other countries)

Description

Type 1 47mm Gun (x2)
(JP510)
Includes Command Rifle team, two Type 1 47mm anti-tank guns, with eight crew figures, two Medium four-hole bases, one Small three-hole base and one base plug sprue.

The Type 1 47mm was a relatively modern design compared to earlier Japanese gun designs. It was designed to be operated from a kneeling or prone position, with a low profile and a gun shield to protect the crew. With AP shells it could penetrate the front armor of the M4 Sherman at 800 yards, though standard doctrine was to wait until tanks got closer if possible to ensure good shot placement.
Japan’s primary anti-tank weapon, 37mm Type 94 quick-firing gun, had proved only somewhat effective against Soviet armour at Nomonhan. It was only capable of penetrating 40mm of armour, and that was at close ranges. The Japanese therefore began developing improved models, albeit at a slower pace than the Western forces. The Japanese believed the Type 1 47mm gun (a similar calibre to the gun used by the Soviets at Nomonhan) would be effective against any tanks supplied to the Chinese and the expected light tanks which would fielded by the Allies in any Pacific War.

Type 1 47mm Gun Blister Pack Contents
1x Officer with pistol.
1x Kneeling NCO.
1x Standing rifleman.
1x Kneeling pointing gun crewman.
1x Kneeling pointing gun crewman.
2x Kneeling gun crewman.
2x Gun crewman with ammunition box.
2x Gun crewman holding shell.
2x Gun trail.
2x Gun shield.
2x 47mm gun.
2x Wheel sprue

15mm, metal
Battlefront Miniatures