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| Type: |
PAK40/L46 75mm Anti-Tank Gun |
Armament: |
75mm |
| Built: |
September 2004 |
Armor: |
None |
| Builder: |
John Pittelli |
Rating: |
10/1 |
| Status: |
Retired; Sold for parts |
Battles: |
3 |
| Owner: |
Marty Hayes |
Points Earned: |
7,500 |
| Call Sign: |
Enforcer |
Points Given: |
0 |
| Notes: |
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Motor-Driven Fire Control
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September 2004:
The PAK40 debuted on the battlefield during Operation Coxsackie Freedom
after less than 2 weeks of development. An inexpensive Spyder marker
was fitted with an outer barrel made from a few pieces of PVC pipe and then
mounted on a wooden frame.
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The chassis was made from two wooden dowels connected to a wooden
platform to which a 1/2" inch diameter axle was mounted, riding on
two 6" pneumatic tires. Rotation and elevation are provided by a
castor bearing assembly turned upside down. Finally, the shield is made
from a few pieces of scrap plywood.
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Fire control is provided by an automotive door latch actuator
the pulls the trigger whenever a manual switch is depressed.
This allows the PAK40 to be used anywhere on the battlefield
without taking up a valuable radio frequency. Over the winter, it will
be outfitted with a motorized rotate and elevate system, also controlled
by wire.
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