Flak.37 (88 mm)

Description

The 88 mm Flak.37 is a German anti-aircraft cannon meant to reach high-altitudes, which gives its shells the characteristics of having high velocity that gives good trajectory against targets.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• 8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl.

General info

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Available ammunition

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Comparison with analogues

• KwK36 (88 mm)
• Flak.36 (88 mm)
• 85 mm/54,6 ZIS-C-53 (85 mm)
• M3 (90 mm)

Usage in battles

The gun possesses a relatively flat trajectory with a good penetration for its rank, with no outstanding weaknesses outside of the vehicle's mounting.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Flat trajectory
• Good amount of high explosives

Cons:

• Slow reload
• Bounces easily

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

• [Wikipedia] 8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37/41