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May 23rd, 2008, 12:24 AM
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Self-Propelled AA Guns
Hello
Does anyone know which is the best self propelled aa gun used in World War 2? For me, I would say the german Wirbelwind because it was effective against infantry and aircraft (maybe), but this is my opinion. Does anyone know?
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May 23rd, 2008, 12:41 AM
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Re: Self-Propelled AA Guns
Let me look around some, but for me the numbers "game" should have a big factor here one would think anyways. Most aircraft shot down, or the most effective regardless of actual units built maybe?
Cheers, good question p228!! Tom
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May 24th, 2008, 11:33 AM
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Re: Self-Propelled AA Guns
I'd say that Sd.Kfz. 161/3 3.7cm FlaK auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen IV (sf) 'Möbelwagen' n' the 'Ostwind' is the best of the litter.
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May 24th, 2008, 10:25 PM
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Re: Self-Propelled AA Guns
Never heard of the Ostwind...I have to look that one up!
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May 25th, 2008, 03:45 AM
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Re: Self-Propelled AA Guns
It do remind of the Wirbelwind but with a single 37mm gun. I'll see if I can locate any pictures.
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May 25th, 2008, 08:40 AM
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May 25th, 2008, 10:35 AM
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Re: Self-Propelled AA Guns
My favorite AA mount is the US Quad .50. Being a former Machinegunner, that particular rig stirs me in odd ways!
Granted, it's only good for low-level AA defense, but there's damned little that can stand up to it! Even on the ground, you'd need more than just light armor to withstand it!
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May 25th, 2008, 10:31 PM
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Re: Self-Propelled AA Guns
Quote:
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"The Golden Rule of War, Speed - Simplicity - Boldness" "YOU ARE NOT BEATEN UNTIL YOU ADMIT IT. HENCE, DON'T..." -- General George S. Patton, Jr
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May 26th, 2008, 10:26 AM
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Re: Self-Propelled AA Guns
Yes. A nice base for sure.
The quad .50 mounted on the M3 halftrack was a nasty piece of work as far as the Wermacht were concerned. The German infantry units had a real fear of that rig due to it's punch. I don't know how it went against aircraft but it was a marvellous ground weapon.
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