20mm Flak 38 + Gunner – anti-aircraft cannon, DE, WWII

The 20mm Flak 38 was an improved version of the Flak 30 and was used as the standard anti-aircraft gun of the German Wehrmacht in World War II. With its higher rate of fire and mobility, it was versatile and was often used to defend convoys, infantry and bases. This model also includes a Gunner figure to provide a realistic and dynamic tabletop experience.

Application areas:

• Anti-aircraft: Defense against low-flying enemy aircraft for infantry and tank units.
• Ground support: Effective against lightly armored vehicles and infantry groups.
• Western and Eastern Fronts: Deployed in all major theatres of the war, including desert operations in North Africa.

For which country:

• Germany

Classification:

• artillery & guns

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Perfect for defense scenarios and mobile air defense.
• Flames of War: Ideal for players who want to combine air defense with ground operations.
• Chain of Command: Supports missions that require rapid and effective fire.

Technical data:

• Crew: 4–5 men (gunner, loader, ammunition carrier, gunner)
• Length: 4.15 m
• Width: 1.85 m
• Height: 1.60 m
• Weight: 450 kg (stationary)
• Armament:
  • 2-cm FlaK 38 cannon
  • Rate of fire: 220 rounds per minute (effective)
• Ammunition: 20-mm explosive grenades, tank grenades
• Reach:
  • Effective: 2,200 m (anti-aircraft)
  • Maximum: 4,800 m
• Transport: Often mounted on vehicles such as the Sd.Kfz. 10 or transported as a trailer.