AC 47 anti-tank gun explained

AC 47
Origin:France
Type:Anti-tank
Is Ranged:yes
Is Artillery:yes
Service:1930s - 40s
Used By:France
Wars:World War II
Variants:Naval
Caliber:47 mm (1.85 in)
Rate:20 rounds per minute
Velocity:900m/s

The AC 47 was a French anti-tank gun of 47 mm calibre. It was principally used in the ouvrages and casemates of the Maginot Line in the late 1930s; another version was created for naval use.

The AC 47 was principally used as a defensive weapon, since its portability was intentionally limited to prevent the weapon from being turned on defending troops if a fortification was captured.

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