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.