2 cm Kampfwagenkanone 30 and 38
By Christian Ankerstjerne
Production Costs
| 2 cm Kw K 30 | 2 cm Kw K 38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 4000 kg | 3500 kg |
| Man-hours | 800 | 700 |
| Iron | 286 kg | |
| Molybdenum | 0.7 kg | |
| Chromium | 0.2 | |
| Vanadium | 0.03 kg | |
| Nickel | 0.5 kg |
Technical Information
| 2 cm Kw K 30 | 2 cm Kw K 38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gun | ||
| Caliber | 20 mm | |
| Weight, gun | 64 kg | 58 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Rate of fire | 280 rpm | 450 rpm |
| Barrel life | 12 000-14 000 rounds | |
Sources
- PAWLAS, Karl R. Waffen-Revue W 127 - Datenblätter für Heeres-Waffen, -Fahrzeuge und Gerät. Nurnberg : Publizistisches Archiv für Militär- und Waffenwessen, 1976. 248 p. ISBN 3-88088-213-4.