17 Pdr. Anti tank Gun

Kit Features

Selection of Kit Parts

All metal CNC Machined and laser cut components
Working trail lock and tow mechanism
Moulded rubber tyres
Working anti recoil spade mechanism
Cam operated locking breech
Spring return breech block
Double skinned gun shield
Gun sight
Rubber tyred wheels and ball bearing hubs
Geared slew and elevation mechanisms
Multi piece gun barrel and muzzle brake
Includes all fasteners, pins and bearings
Simple exploded view instructions

Measurements:

Length – 1170mm (46″)
Width – 355mm (14″)
Height -280mm (11″)
Weight – 10 kilos (22lbs)

History

Designed to replace the 6 pounder, the Ordance QF 17 PDR was a 76.2mm (3 inch) gun developed in the UK in 1941, the first production guns were completed in April 1942 and by the end of the year 670 of the guns had been completed. They were first used during the Italian campaign from 1943 to the end of WWII.

The 17-pounder outperformed all other Allied armour-piercing guns, and was quickly adapted for use on various tank chassis, whilst earning the reputation as the most effective Allied anti-tank weapon in the entire war.