The 37 mm Infantry Gun Model 1917 was a light artillery piece produced in the United States during World War I for the French Army. It was adopted by the US Army when it entered the war on the side of the Allies .

The M1916 37mm gun was specifically assigned to destroy German machine gun nests and other high-value positions. Equipped with an APX telescopic sight, the 37mm gun quickly proved to be an effective bunker-buster with accurate direct fire.

2011年10月3日 · The M1916 37mm gun was developed by the French and used primarily by French and American forces in WWI for destroying machine gun emplacements. It was fairly good at this under fluid, mobile conditions, but inferior to mortars for static trench warfare. It was still in limited service by World War II, but generally relegated

The Canon d'Infanterie de 37 modèle 1916 TRP (37mm mle.1916) was a French infantry support gun, first used during World War I. TRP stands for tir rapide, Puteaux ("fast-firing", designed by the Puteaux arsenal). The tactical purpose of this gun was the destruction of machine gun nests.

The 37 mm M1916 was a 104-pound gun and recoil mechanism mounted upon an 84-pound carriage. With the addition of wheels, it could be broken down and carried by four soldiers, two of whom served as its gun crew, taking the roles of aimer and loader.

The "37 mm" refers to the inside diameter of the barrel of the gun, and therefore the diameter of the projectile it fires. However, the overall size and power of the gun itself can vary greatly between different weapons, in spite of them all being called "37 mm" guns.

2018年1月25日 · 37mm French Hotchkiss made by Parc d'Artillerie de Paris. 37-85 = 37mm model of 1885. "France introduced the model 1916 37mm gun for infantry support. It was designed for both direct and indirect fire, and intended …

The 37 mm Infantry Gun Model 1917 was a light artillery piece produced in the United States during World War One for the French Army that was adopted by the US Army when it entered the war on the side of the Allies. The design was a private venture by …

2017年5月10日 · In 1916, with World War 1 (1914-1918) in full swing, French factories began production of a new weapon designated "Canon d'Infanterie de 37 Modele 1916 TRP". Its design was centered on providing heavy-caliber fire support at the infantry level, being man-portable to an extent and relying on a 37x94Rmm (1.45") projectile.

2011年10月3日 · The M1916 37mm gun was designed for both direct and indirect fire, and intended primarily for destroying machine gun emplacements.