Why did German tanks have short barrels?

In order to fit the bigger bore gun into the same turret as the standard tank it had to be a lower velocity weapon, so the recoil force was similar. It therefore only needed to have a short barrel.

How long does it take for a tank to reload?

If he’s experienced he can load faster than a unexperienced loader. I’d say generally between 5 to 12 seconds depending on the crew and tank.

How fast could a Sherman tank reload?

Located in the turret were the commander, gunner, and loader. The loader was tasked with loading the 75mm after every shot. On average, the reload rate for a Sherman was 10 rounds a minute, at least when the loader was pulling the shells from the turret[3].

What gun did the Panzer IV have?

As main armament, the vehicle mounted the short-barreled, howitzer-like 75 mm (2.95 in) Kampfwagenkanone 37 L/24 (7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24) tank gun, which was a low-velocity weapon mainly designed to fire high-explosive shells.

How effective were anti-tank rifles in WW2?

Once WWII started, plenty of these anti-tank rifles were available and tank armor was thin enough that they were still effective. Even late in the war, tanks were designed with less armor in the sides and rear to save weight and so were still vulnerable to ambush.

Were double barrel tanks a real thing?

Were double barrel tanks a real thing? There was a German one in production in the 1970s called a Versuchsträger. They had all kinds of problems with it. In theory, the tank was supposed to be revolutionary (at least for a tank destroyer class) however, in practice it presented itself to be a lot more difficult to use.

Do you know how tanks were repaired during World War II?

However, there is one area of the history of the Second World War that is rarely touched upon and does not have as many enthusiasts as others. Do you know how tanks were repaired on the field during the biggest conflict in humanity’s history? Track and suspension repairs were probably the most common. No 1 Army Film & Photographic Unit, Wikimedia

What equipment did the tank crews of the major players use?

Discussion in ‘ Information Requests ‘ started by Kommando, Jul 12, 2008 . What equipment did the tank crews of the major players -Germany, Russia, the U.S. and G.B.- use during World War 2? I know that the German tank crews used the MP40, black caps and black clothing, but not much more than that.