The 37mm munition

Rudel&Tiger_fan · Post by **Rudel&Tiger_fan** » 08 Apr 2002 09:14

The 37mm of a Yak(9T i think but not sure) is the same of the Ju-87 G1 but are the effects the same?
Example: Is the Yak or the Ju87 the best against tanks?
against the planes? (in his memories,Rudel as shoot on 2 planes with his 37mm:so terrific than the others russian planes have left the area

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Ovidius · Post by **Ovidius** » 08 Apr 2002 16:05

I don't know exactly how many 37mm shells could a Yak carry on board(I'll have to research and post it this evening) but a Ju-87G carried just 12 shells in two revolving drums(1 per gun). Therefore, while a large target, like a tank, slow-moving and with thin armor on the roof, could be set ablaze with 2-3 AP shells, to hit an airplane flying at 300 mph was pretty tricky, and the pilot could easily fire all the shells and miss the target. It required the skill of a Rudel to shoot a fighter from a Ju-87G.

~Regards,

Ovidius

Erich · Post by **Erich** » 08 Apr 2002 16:32

Ovidius:

I think you might be mistaking the set up for the MK 103 on the Hs 129. The 3cm rounds were in a drum/belt fed while the 3.7cm on the Ju 87G-2 were in the clip stage. Two clips per gun. The round was Tungsten-cored like the 3cm rounds. Have no clue what the Soviets came up with.....

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Erich · Post by **Erich** » 08 Apr 2002 20:14

Ok more stuff from a data table I have.

Ammo trays for the three pound shells/ 12 rounds per gun passed through the housings whcih protruded from either side. Muzzle velocity oof 2,610 to 2,820 feet per second.
The round had a Tungsten/Wolfram core armor-piercing but also the gun could be equipped with HE rounds as well for light skin vehicles.

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Victor · Post by **Victor** » 08 Apr 2002 20:19

I believe the aircraft Rudel shot down with the 37 mm guns of his Ju-87G were two Il-2s, which were easier to hit than a much fast Yak.

Erich · Post by **Erich** » 08 Apr 2002 20:25

He also flew a Ju 87D-5 and the two 2cm weapons had HE minen rounds which could easily take any Soviet a/c out of the sky.

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Rudel&Tiger_fan · Post by **Rudel&Tiger_fan** » 08 Apr 2002 21:09

In his book, Rudel claims have hit fighters(i don't remember the type of plane;i will write it after consulting the book),not Sturmoviks.

Erich · Post by **Erich** » 08 Apr 2002 21:12

I would be curious if dates and Soviet aircraft types are listed. If so please list them ? !

Thanks

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Rudel&Tiger_fan · Post by **Rudel&Tiger_fan** » 09 Apr 2002 08:51

i couldn't only post the names of the planes hit friday(i'm not in my home this week)

Erich · Post by **Erich** » 09 Apr 2002 14:40

I'll be waiting for them.......

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Rudel&Tiger_fan · Post by **Rudel&Tiger_fan** » 13 Apr 2002 23:10

i need few days to find this list, sorry!maybe tomorrow (sunday)

Rudel&Tiger_fan · Post by **Rudel&Tiger_fan** » 14 Apr 2002 22:21

I have the planes hit by Rudel (with 37mm):a IL-2 Sturmovik (as someone said) and a fighter,Yak-9 or Lag-5,Rudel doesn't remember exactly.

Erich · Post by **Erich** » 14 Apr 2002 22:35

Are dates listed for these victories ?

Thanks !

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Rudel&Tiger_fan · Post by **Rudel&Tiger_fan** » 15 Apr 2002 23:04

I don't know.Probably they are.

Erich · Post by **Erich** » 15 Apr 2002 23:26

R & T :

Could you check your source please ? !

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