Ordnance QF 32-pounder
The Ordnance QF 32 pounder or (32-pdr) was a British 94 mm gun, initially developed as a replacement for the Ordnance QF 17-pdr anti-tank gun.
| Ordnance QF 32-pounder | |
|---|---|
The 32-pdr mounted in the Assault Tank A39 Tortoise | |
| Type | Gun |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| Used by | UK |
| Wars | World War II |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2,972 kg (6,552 lb) |
| Shell | 94×909mmR |
| Calibre | 94 mm (3.7 inches) |
| Barrels | 5.89 m (L=62.6) |
| Muzzle velocity | 5,050 ft/s (1,540 m/s) maximum (APDS) |
| Effective firing range | 1,350 yd (1,230 m) |
| Maximum firing range | 5,000 yd (4,600 m) |
The only use of the 32-pounder was as the armament for the pilot vehicles of the Tortoise heavy assault tank.
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