Canon d'Infantrie de 37 modele 1916 TRP

The Canon d'Infantrie de 37 modele 1916 TRP (37mm mle.1916) was a French infantry support gun, first used during World War I. In 1940, the Wehrmacht began using these as 3.7cm IG 152(f). During the First World War, the US acquired a number of these guns, which they designated 37mm M1916; however, by 1941 the US Army had put these into storage (or scrapped them). The Japanese Type 11 was based on this design. For transport, this weapon could be broken down into 3 sections. In addition, wheels could be attached for towing. These guns were sometimes equipped with an armoured shield.

Statistics

• Calibre: 37mm
• Elevation: -8° to 17°
• Muzzle Velocity: 367m/s
• Range: 2400m
• Traverse: 35°
• Weight in Combat:108kg
• Weight during Transport: 160.5kg
• Weight of Shell: 0.555kg