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Common German ammo dimensions?
samkidd
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Posted: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 - 03:50 PM UTC
Hi all resident WWII German Arms experts! I was looking on the net to try to find some good reference photos of some common WWII German ammunition types and their dimensions. I've been able to come up with lots of different photos but I haven't run across anything that gives the exact shell dimensions.

The type ammo that I am looking for is for the Panzer IV, the 88mm flak guns, the Panther and the Tiger I tanks. Not looking for a specific shell type, just common rounds like HE etc. Anyone have any illustrations of these shells that gives the dimensions as well?

thanks in advance,
Jim
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Posted: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 - 05:03 PM UTC

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Hi all resident WWII German Arms experts! I was looking on the net to try to find some good reference photos of some common WWII German ammunition types and their dimensions. I've been able to come up with lots of different photos but I haven't run across anything that gives the exact shell dimensions.

The type ammo that I am looking for is for the Panzer IV, the 88mm flak guns, the Panther and the Tiger I tanks. Not looking for a specific shell type, just common rounds like HE etc. Anyone have any illustrations of these shells that gives the dimensions as well?

thanks in advance,
Jim
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Hi Jim,
I'm in a bit of a hurry, hence the short answer: YOu might be better off with searching for the exact gun, since the ammo is built to suit specific gun models. This is how I found valuable information on ammo dimensions in the past, including for the vehicles you just mentiond. Even wikipedia will help!
E.g. for the Tiger it would be the KWK 36 L/56.

Good luck!
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Posted: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 - 10:47 PM UTC
HI James: I tried emailing you but the address I have is rather old. Contact me as I may be able to help

Roy

superpershing AT gmailDOT com
samkidd
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Posted: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 - 12:33 AM UTC
Thanks for the replies guys! I do appreciate the help. This is why Armorama is such an amazing site.

Jim
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Posted: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 - 01:15 AM UTC
I have a doc that might help you. Let me know where I can send it.
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