Trumpeter 09596 L4500A mit 2cm Flak 38 1:35

The 2 cm Var38 was a German anti-aircraft gun that was used during World War II. It was a lightweight, rapid-firing gun that was designed to be used against low- and medium-altitude aircraft. It was based on the 2 cm Flak 38 gun and was produced by the Rheinmetall-Borsig company.

 

The 2 cm Var38 was a dual-purpose gun that could be used against both ground and air targets. It had a maximum range of around 10,000 meters (11,000 yards) against air targets and a maximum range of around 5,000 meters (5,500 yards) against ground targets. It was typically mounted on a fixed or semi-fixed mount and was operated by a crew of four.

 

The 2 cm Var38 saw extensive use during World War II and was used by the German Army and the Waffen-SS. It was deployed in some different theaters, including the Western and Eastern Fronts. It was known for its good performance and reliability, and it played a valuable role in the German military’s air defense efforts during the war.