17 pdr gun (Para) (BR522)

17 pdr gun (Para) (BR522) includes two 17 pdr gun with crew, one Command Rifle Team, two Large bases & one Small base. As early as March 1941 the British recognised a need for a 3-inch calibre anti-tank gun to replace those existing in service at the time. A rapid development program was entered into and by August 1942 the first of the new 17pdr guns were sent to the front. This product is no longer currently available for sale...

The development of the gun itself was much faster then that of it’s specialised trail, so just the guns were sent to North Africa to deal with the new heavy German tanks. These first hundred were locally mounted on the trail of the 25pdr field gun, this became known as the 17/25pdr.

The development of the gun itself was much faster then that of it’s specialised trail, so just the guns were sent to North Africa to deal with the new heavy German tanks. These first hundred were locally mounted on the trail of the 25pdr field gun, this became known as the 17/25pdr. When the split trail was finally completed in 1943 the 17pdr gun was mounted on it and all further production was with the specialised anti-tank trail. The gun was fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock that was similar in design to that of the 25pdr. The recoil mechanised was mounted under barrel.

Gun Specifications Calibre: 76.2mm (3-inch) Barrel Length: L/58.3 4.442m Combat Weight: 2923kg Overall Length: 7.54m Height: 1.676m Elevation: +16.5° Depression: -6°

Traverse: 60° Rate of Fire: 10 rpm Maximum Range: 10,500m Effective Anti-tank range: up to 1500m Muzzle Velocity: 950 meters/second Armour Penetration: 130mm at 1000 yards Projectile Weight: 7.65kg (17 lb)

In Flames Of War Landed via Hamilcar gliders the 17pdr guns provide the paratroopers with the anti-tank asset they require. When placed well, these heavy guns are more than capable od seeing off even the heaviest German tank.

The 17pdr has a range of 32”/80cm, Rate of Fire 2, Anti-tank 13 and Fire Power 3+. Notes Gun Shield, No HE. Designed by Evan Allen Painted by James Brown