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Oerlikon 20 mm cannon

Sp Anti-Aircraft Gunconfirmed

Oerlikon 20 mm cannon

The Oerlikon 20 mm cannon is a series of autocannons based on an original German Becker Type M2 20 mm cannon design that appeared very early in World War I. Widely produced by Oerlikon Contraves and by others, its various models saw service with both Allied and Axis forces during World War II. Versions of the cannon are still in use in 2026.

Specifications

TypeSp Anti-Aircraft Gun
OriginSwitzerland
ManufacturerOerlikon, Oerlikon Contraves
Introduced1937
StatusIn service
Weight0.07 t
Range0.91 km
Caliber20 mm

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Turkey439confirmed

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