Brome County Museum - Other Exhibits / 06 UK 17 Pounder Anti Tank Gun
Bill Maloney
7/29/2007

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06 UK 17 Pounder Anti Tank Gun

06 UK 17 Pounder Anti Tank Gun

UK Ordnance QF 17 Pounder Anti Tank Gun Specifications:

Caliber: 3 inch / 55 cal
Weight:
4,700lbs
Barrel Length:
165 inches
Range:
1,500 yards (1,100 yards Discarding Sabot rounds penetrate 200mm amor plate at a 60 degree angle)
Crew:
5
Muzzle Velocity: 2,900fps
Rate of Fire: 10 rounds per minute
Shell Weight: 17lbs
Entered Service: 1942

This anti tank gun was used by the Canadian Armed Forces in WWII