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DECLASS IFIE lt lt RESTRICTED By ~
1 bull i3 AC of s G- 2 middotmiddot I I ( - GHQ - Far East Command
53 ---~ --GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
FAR EAST COMMAND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SECTION GENERAL STAFF
UNIFORM INSIGNIA EQUIPMENT
NORTH KOREAN ARMY AUGUST 1950
North Korean Army Far East Command
Aug 50
This Document IS A HOLDING OF THE
ARCHIVES SECTION LIBRARY SERVICES
FORT LEAVENWORTH KANSAS
DOCUMENT NO H- 17245 COPY NO _1_
)fl-
R 6 1951
RESTRICTED
GENERAL HEADQUAbullRTERS
FAR EAST COMMAND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SECTION GENERAL STAFF
UNIFORM INSIGNIA EQUIPMENT
NORTH KOREAN ARMY AUGUST 1950
RESTRICTED
General Headquarters
Far East Command
August 1950
T his Handbook has been prepared to provide United States
military Fersonnel of all grades and arms with a fairly detailed picture
of the North Korean Army in terms of its uniform insignia
weapons and equipment Also included for your ready reference
are p lates showing the insignia used by the Republic of Korea Armed 1orces (Appendix A)
I t is intended to keep this handbook up to date with necessary
revisions and corrections as further information becomes available
therefore in order that this may be facilitated it is requested that
all suggestions for changes or additions be communicated to the
Military Intelligence Section General Headquarters Far East Comshy
mand APO 500
Reproduction is by Publication Drafting and Mapping Section Theater Intelligence Division G-2 GHQ FEC
BY COMMAND OF GENERAL MacARTHUR
EDWARD M ALMOND
Major General GSC
Chief of Staff
OFFICIAL
C A WILLOUGHBY
Major General GSC
Asst Chief of Staff G-2
CONTENTS
Page SECTION I INSIGNIA l
A GROUND 2 B AIR middot 4
I Shoulder Boards 4 2 Aircraft 5
C NAVY middot 6 SECTION 11 UNIFORMS 7
A GROUND bull 8 B AIR II
SECTION III WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT 13 A SMALL ARMS middot 14
I Pistol bull 14
(a) 8 mm Type 14 Automatic l middoti (b) 762-mm Nagant Ml895 Revolver 15 (c) 762-mm Tokarev TT 1930 Automatic 16
2 Submachine Gun bull 17
(a) 762-mm Shpagin PPSH Ml941 17 (b) 762-mm Sudaev PPS Ml943 18
I Rifle 19 (a) 762-mm Mossin-Nagant Ml891 30 19 (b) 65-mm Meiji 38 20 (c) 77bullmm Type 99 middot 21
4 Carbine 22 (a) 65-mm Meiji 44 22 (b) 762-mm Mossin-Nagant Ml924 27 bull 23
5 Anti-tank Rifle 24 (a) 145-mm Siminov PTRS-1941 24 (b) 145-mm Degtyarev PTRD-1941 middot 25
6 Machine Gun 26 (a) 762-mm Degtyarev DP Light 26 (b) middot 762-mm Maxim Ml910 Heavy 27
B MORTARS 28 I 50-mm M1938 28
i
Page
2 82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 29
3 120-mm Ml938 bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull 30
C ARTILLERY bull 31
1 Field 31
(a) 76-mm MI942 Zis 3 Field Gun 31
(b) 122-mm MI938 Howitzer 32
2 Anti-Tank bull 33
(a) 45-mm MI937 33
(b) 45-mm MI942 bull 34
3 Anti-Aircraft 35
(a) 37-mm Ml939 35
D TANKS 36
I Light 36
(a) T-70 36
2 Medium 38
(a) T-3485 38
E AIRCRAFT 40
I Bomber 40
(a) IL-IO Attack Bomber 40
2 Fighter 44
(a) Yak 3 44
(b) Yak 9 46
APPENDIX A INSIGNIA REPUBLIC OF KOREA ARMED
FORCES 48
I FLAG 49
2 GROUND FORCES 50
3 AIR FORCES 51
a Shoulder Boards 51
b Aircraft 52
ii
LIST OF PHOTOS
Page I Officer North Korean Army 9
2 Enlisted Man North Korean Army IO
3 Officer North Korean Air Force bull II-12
4 8-mm Type 14 Automatic Pistol 14
5 762-mm Nagant Ml895 Revolver 15
6 762-mm Tokarev TT 1930 Automatic Pistol 16
7 762-mm Shpagin PPSH Ml941 Submachine Gun 17
8 762-mm Sudaev PPS Ml943 Submachine Gun 18
9 762-mm Mossin-Tagant Ml89130 Rifle 19
IO 65-mm Meiji 38 Rifle 20
11 77-mm Type 99 Rifle 21
12 65-mm Meiji 44 Carbine 22
13 -762-mm Mossin-Nagant Ml924 27 Carbine 23
14 145-mm Siminov PTRS-1941 Anti-tank Rifle 24
15 145-mm Degtyarev PTRD-1941 Anti-tank Rifle 25
16 762-mm Degtyarev DP Light Machine Gun 26
17 762-mm Maxim Ml910 Heavy Machine Gun 27
18 50-mm Ml938 Mortars 28
82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 Mortars 2919
120-mm Ml938 Mortars 3020
21 76-mm Ml942 Zis 3 Field Gun 31
122-mm Ml938 Howitzer 3222
45-mm Ml937 Anti-Tank-~ 3323
24 45-mm Ml942 Anti-Tank 34
25 37-mm M939 Anti-Aircraft bull 35
2G T-70 Light Tank 36
T-3485 Medium Tank 3827
IL-IO Attack Bomber 40-4328
30 Yak 3 Fighter bullbull 4445
Yak 9 Fighter bull 46-47
29
iii
Plate 1-1
Plate I-2
Plate 1-3 Plate 1-4 Plate 1-5 Plate A-1 Plate A-2 Plate A-3 Plate A-4
LIST OF PLATES
Page North Korean Ground Forces Insignia of Rank
(North Korean ~rmy) _ 2 North Korean Ground Foices Insignia of Rank
(Security Forces) 5 North Korean Air Forces Insignia of Rankmiddot middot 4 North _Korean _Aircraft Insignia middot 5 North Korean Navy Insignia_of Ran~ bull 6 Republic of _Korea Flag _ _ _ 49 Republic of Korea Armed Forces Insignia of Rank 50 Republic of Korea Air Forces Insignia of Rank 51 Repub-lic of Korea Aircraft Insignia 52
I INSIGNIA
A GROUND
B AIR
1 Shoulder Boards 2 Aircraft
C NAVY
iv
NORTH KOREAN GROUND FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER STRAPS
NORTH KOREAN GRaN) FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER STRAPS
ARMY CAP INSIGNIA
~ LI EUT ENANT
GENE RAL
~ MAJ OR
MASTER S ERGEANT
Plate 1-1
MAJO R GENERAL I tbullCAPTA I~
SENIOR SERGEUH
SECURITY FORCES
CAP INSIGNIA
OFFICER
m~ril CO LONEL LIEUT ENAN T SEN IO~
COL ONELCOLO NEL
mmmL IEUTENAN T UNIORSENIORbull L IEUTENANT
LIEUTENANT
ENLISTED MEN
PRIVATESERGEANT JUNIOR SERGEANT
2
~ ~ LIEUT[NANT MAJOR
GENERAL GENERAL
OFFICER
00 m~ SENIOR COLONEL LIEUTENANT
COLONEL COLONEL
rID ril mrtl mMAJOR SENIOR LIEUTENANT JUNI ORCAPTAIN
LIEUTENANT LlEUTENANT
ENLISTED MAN
I _ SEIIGEANT o CORPORAL Pf ATE SERGEANT SERGEANT
3 Plate 1-2
NORTH KOREAN AIRCRAFT INSIGNIANORTH KOREAN AIR FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARD AND SHOULDER STRAPS
OFFICER
0
LIEUTENANT GENERAL
WINGS 8i FUSELAGE WINGS
LIEUTENANTCOLONEL COLONEL
SENIOR COLONEL
FUSELAGE
LIEUTENANTSENIOR LIEUTENANT
CAPTAIN
ENLISTED MEN
SERGEANTSENIORMASTER SERGEANTSERGEANT
WINGS a FUSELAGE
FONOTE NUMEROUS MARKINGS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED ON NORTH KOREAN AIRCRAFT UR ARE SHOWN ABOVE BASICALLY THE RED STAR IS USEO IN THE CENTER OF
THE INSIGNIA ENCOMPASSED BY CIRCLES OF VARIOUS NUMBER AND COLORCORPORAL
54 Plate 1-4Plate 1-3
MAJOR
GENERAL
MAJOR
JUNIOR LIEUTENANT
PRIVATE JUNIOR
SERGEANT
NORTH KOREAN NAVY INSIGNI A OF SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER
RA NK STRAPS
I t ~ ~ LIEUT t NANT COLONEL
OFFICER
I ti
MAJOR
~ ~ CAPTAIN
II UNIFORMS
A GROUND
SENIOR LIEUTENANT LIEUTENANT JUNIOR LIEUTENANT B AIR
ENLISTED MEN
I____1 I 9 WA~RANT OFFICER SENIOR SERGEANT
111 1 SERGEANT
I CORPORALJU~IOR SERGEANT PRIVATE
bull )
NORTH KORE4N NAVAL ENSIGN
7 6
Plate 1-5
MATERIAL
COLOR
TROUSERS (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
JACKET (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
BELT
CAP
SHOES (Officers) (Enlisted Men)
UNIFORM
Lightweight cotton
Dark khaki to a dull green (similar to U S
Army fatigue clothing)
frac14 inch stripe running vertically from waist to cuff along outside seam of trousers leg
Color of stripe NK Army-Red Secur ity Forces-Green
No stripe
Form fitting reaching slightly below the
waist with a 2 inch stand-up collar topped
with colored piping A frac12 inch stripe enshy
circles both sleeves about 3 inches above the
cuff Four frac34 inch brass buttons close the
front of jacket Color of piping and stripe
N K Army-Red Security Forces-Green Open collar without colored piping or
stripes
Detachable brown leather about 2frac12 inches
wide worn over the jacket Officers wear
leather strap over right shoulder with the
belt
Same material as the jacket and trousers and
resembles the US Army fatigue cap Has a cloth neck shade attached to the rear
which can be worn buttoned up or allowed
to hang Marked with a red star insignia
over the visor
Usually black leather boots
Usually canvas uppers with rubber soles
8
NORTH KOREAN OFFICERS UNIFORM LEFT-NK ARMY RIGHT-SECURITY FORCES
9
Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
Sergeant-NORTH KOREAN ARMY
1110
III WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT
A SMALL ARMS
B MORTARS
C ARTILLERY
D TANKS
E AIRCRAFT
Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
1312
COCKINGSAFETY CATCH KNOBBLADE OFF ON
FORESIGHT
STOCK RETAINING SCREW
I Rtmove ori COrTtmencerfien1 ot tripptn
8-mm (315 in) TYPE 14 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
The model 14 8-mm pistol is a semiautomatic recoil-operated magazine-fed hand weapon The front sight is a blade type sight and the rear sight is a non-adjustable open V notch The safety lever is moved to the forward posi tion for fire and rearward for safe An unusually large trigger guard permi ts firing with a gloved hand
CHARACTERISTICS
8 mm (315 in)Calibre 2 lb (approx)Weight
Length overall 9 in 4frac12 in (incl chamber)Length of barrel Fixed (open) Sights
Magazine capacity 8 rounds
Ammunition Rimless
14
762-mm NAGANT Ml895 REVOLVER
A typical double-action revolver loaded through a swinging oadshyi~g gate on the r ight side of the fram e It has one peculiarity in that when the hammer is cocked the cylinder moves forward and the c amber in Jine ll I1 tI1e bullmiddotuarre I 1middots locked to the protruding breed end of the barrel Thmiddot middot middot 1s ensu res a gas- tight fi t The ammunition is i eadil y recognizable by the fact that the projectile is sea ted below the mou th of the rimmed cartridge case
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (empty) 182 lbs Cylinder capacity 7 rds Length overa 11 91 in Length of barre l 5li in Weight of project ile 108 grains Muzzle velocity H( IO rl -shyEffective range _ tl d
Sights (front) Blade (rear) hxcd open middotmiddotc middotbull no tch
15
--
TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
16
I J
middot-bull 762-mm SHPAGIN PPSH Ml94I SUBMACHINE GUN
The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
17
SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
I cngth w stock e-- tcndcd 32 6 in 2-l24 in length w stock folded F nlsagazinc capacity 1ilO fpsl1tu lc Clocit1 200 meters (approx 220 yds) Fffecti 1middotc range JOO rds per min radica l rate of fire
teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
18
762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
19
d f I
SHORT lllfLpound
AMMUNITION (65 mm - 256 in)
1RW SAN D- SALLI I AMMUNITION
FOLD ING MONOPOD
STANDARD INFANTRY IAYONIT
IUTT PLATE
~
ATTACHED IN NORMAL MANNER
CLEANING ROD CACH
-_1----MAY EE ATTACHED T_O EITHER RIFLE
CLEANING ROD CATCH
BACKSI GHT WITHAIMINC
OFF ARMS EXTENDED
Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
20
77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
21
-----
tIAYONET IN EXTENDED POSITION
LADDER TYP E FORESIGHT r-- BACK iGHT
UPPER BANU ~ BAYONET RETAINING CATCH STANDARD
1When b1yonet in rear position)
BAYONET IN FOLDEO POSITION
BAYONET STANDARD
When ~yonet in extended position
BAYONET LOC KING STUD
SLING SWIVEL
65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
22
7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
23
145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Top 145-mm SIMbullNOV PTRS-l94l A
Bottom 145-mm DETYAREV PTRD-1941 An
nti-tank RIFLE
ti-tank RIFLE
I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
24
762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
26
I 1
762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
27
50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
28
82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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+sobull
31
120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
30
76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
32
122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
33
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
34
37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
35
One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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FORCES REPUBLIC OF KOREA AIR FORCE KOREA ARMED REPUBLIC OF OF RANK INSIGNIA OF RANK INSIGNIA
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GENERAL HEADQUAbullRTERS
FAR EAST COMMAND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SECTION GENERAL STAFF
UNIFORM INSIGNIA EQUIPMENT
NORTH KOREAN ARMY AUGUST 1950
RESTRICTED
General Headquarters
Far East Command
August 1950
T his Handbook has been prepared to provide United States
military Fersonnel of all grades and arms with a fairly detailed picture
of the North Korean Army in terms of its uniform insignia
weapons and equipment Also included for your ready reference
are p lates showing the insignia used by the Republic of Korea Armed 1orces (Appendix A)
I t is intended to keep this handbook up to date with necessary
revisions and corrections as further information becomes available
therefore in order that this may be facilitated it is requested that
all suggestions for changes or additions be communicated to the
Military Intelligence Section General Headquarters Far East Comshy
mand APO 500
Reproduction is by Publication Drafting and Mapping Section Theater Intelligence Division G-2 GHQ FEC
BY COMMAND OF GENERAL MacARTHUR
EDWARD M ALMOND
Major General GSC
Chief of Staff
OFFICIAL
C A WILLOUGHBY
Major General GSC
Asst Chief of Staff G-2
CONTENTS
Page SECTION I INSIGNIA l
A GROUND 2 B AIR middot 4
I Shoulder Boards 4 2 Aircraft 5
C NAVY middot 6 SECTION 11 UNIFORMS 7
A GROUND bull 8 B AIR II
SECTION III WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT 13 A SMALL ARMS middot 14
I Pistol bull 14
(a) 8 mm Type 14 Automatic l middoti (b) 762-mm Nagant Ml895 Revolver 15 (c) 762-mm Tokarev TT 1930 Automatic 16
2 Submachine Gun bull 17
(a) 762-mm Shpagin PPSH Ml941 17 (b) 762-mm Sudaev PPS Ml943 18
I Rifle 19 (a) 762-mm Mossin-Nagant Ml891 30 19 (b) 65-mm Meiji 38 20 (c) 77bullmm Type 99 middot 21
4 Carbine 22 (a) 65-mm Meiji 44 22 (b) 762-mm Mossin-Nagant Ml924 27 bull 23
5 Anti-tank Rifle 24 (a) 145-mm Siminov PTRS-1941 24 (b) 145-mm Degtyarev PTRD-1941 middot 25
6 Machine Gun 26 (a) 762-mm Degtyarev DP Light 26 (b) middot 762-mm Maxim Ml910 Heavy 27
B MORTARS 28 I 50-mm M1938 28
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2 82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 29
3 120-mm Ml938 bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull 30
C ARTILLERY bull 31
1 Field 31
(a) 76-mm MI942 Zis 3 Field Gun 31
(b) 122-mm MI938 Howitzer 32
2 Anti-Tank bull 33
(a) 45-mm MI937 33
(b) 45-mm MI942 bull 34
3 Anti-Aircraft 35
(a) 37-mm Ml939 35
D TANKS 36
I Light 36
(a) T-70 36
2 Medium 38
(a) T-3485 38
E AIRCRAFT 40
I Bomber 40
(a) IL-IO Attack Bomber 40
2 Fighter 44
(a) Yak 3 44
(b) Yak 9 46
APPENDIX A INSIGNIA REPUBLIC OF KOREA ARMED
FORCES 48
I FLAG 49
2 GROUND FORCES 50
3 AIR FORCES 51
a Shoulder Boards 51
b Aircraft 52
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LIST OF PHOTOS
Page I Officer North Korean Army 9
2 Enlisted Man North Korean Army IO
3 Officer North Korean Air Force bull II-12
4 8-mm Type 14 Automatic Pistol 14
5 762-mm Nagant Ml895 Revolver 15
6 762-mm Tokarev TT 1930 Automatic Pistol 16
7 762-mm Shpagin PPSH Ml941 Submachine Gun 17
8 762-mm Sudaev PPS Ml943 Submachine Gun 18
9 762-mm Mossin-Tagant Ml89130 Rifle 19
IO 65-mm Meiji 38 Rifle 20
11 77-mm Type 99 Rifle 21
12 65-mm Meiji 44 Carbine 22
13 -762-mm Mossin-Nagant Ml924 27 Carbine 23
14 145-mm Siminov PTRS-1941 Anti-tank Rifle 24
15 145-mm Degtyarev PTRD-1941 Anti-tank Rifle 25
16 762-mm Degtyarev DP Light Machine Gun 26
17 762-mm Maxim Ml910 Heavy Machine Gun 27
18 50-mm Ml938 Mortars 28
82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 Mortars 2919
120-mm Ml938 Mortars 3020
21 76-mm Ml942 Zis 3 Field Gun 31
122-mm Ml938 Howitzer 3222
45-mm Ml937 Anti-Tank-~ 3323
24 45-mm Ml942 Anti-Tank 34
25 37-mm M939 Anti-Aircraft bull 35
2G T-70 Light Tank 36
T-3485 Medium Tank 3827
IL-IO Attack Bomber 40-4328
30 Yak 3 Fighter bullbull 4445
Yak 9 Fighter bull 46-47
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Plate 1-1
Plate I-2
Plate 1-3 Plate 1-4 Plate 1-5 Plate A-1 Plate A-2 Plate A-3 Plate A-4
LIST OF PLATES
Page North Korean Ground Forces Insignia of Rank
(North Korean ~rmy) _ 2 North Korean Ground Foices Insignia of Rank
(Security Forces) 5 North Korean Air Forces Insignia of Rankmiddot middot 4 North _Korean _Aircraft Insignia middot 5 North Korean Navy Insignia_of Ran~ bull 6 Republic of _Korea Flag _ _ _ 49 Republic of Korea Armed Forces Insignia of Rank 50 Republic of Korea Air Forces Insignia of Rank 51 Repub-lic of Korea Aircraft Insignia 52
I INSIGNIA
A GROUND
B AIR
1 Shoulder Boards 2 Aircraft
C NAVY
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NORTH KOREAN GROUND FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER STRAPS
NORTH KOREAN GRaN) FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER STRAPS
ARMY CAP INSIGNIA
~ LI EUT ENANT
GENE RAL
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MASTER S ERGEANT
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MAJO R GENERAL I tbullCAPTA I~
SENIOR SERGEUH
SECURITY FORCES
CAP INSIGNIA
OFFICER
m~ril CO LONEL LIEUT ENAN T SEN IO~
COL ONELCOLO NEL
mmmL IEUTENAN T UNIORSENIORbull L IEUTENANT
LIEUTENANT
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PRIVATESERGEANT JUNIOR SERGEANT
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~ ~ LIEUT[NANT MAJOR
GENERAL GENERAL
OFFICER
00 m~ SENIOR COLONEL LIEUTENANT
COLONEL COLONEL
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LIEUTENANT LlEUTENANT
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I _ SEIIGEANT o CORPORAL Pf ATE SERGEANT SERGEANT
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NORTH KOREAN AIRCRAFT INSIGNIANORTH KOREAN AIR FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARD AND SHOULDER STRAPS
OFFICER
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LIEUTENANT GENERAL
WINGS 8i FUSELAGE WINGS
LIEUTENANTCOLONEL COLONEL
SENIOR COLONEL
FUSELAGE
LIEUTENANTSENIOR LIEUTENANT
CAPTAIN
ENLISTED MEN
SERGEANTSENIORMASTER SERGEANTSERGEANT
WINGS a FUSELAGE
FONOTE NUMEROUS MARKINGS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED ON NORTH KOREAN AIRCRAFT UR ARE SHOWN ABOVE BASICALLY THE RED STAR IS USEO IN THE CENTER OF
THE INSIGNIA ENCOMPASSED BY CIRCLES OF VARIOUS NUMBER AND COLORCORPORAL
54 Plate 1-4Plate 1-3
MAJOR
GENERAL
MAJOR
JUNIOR LIEUTENANT
PRIVATE JUNIOR
SERGEANT
NORTH KOREAN NAVY INSIGNI A OF SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER
RA NK STRAPS
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OFFICER
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MAJOR
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II UNIFORMS
A GROUND
SENIOR LIEUTENANT LIEUTENANT JUNIOR LIEUTENANT B AIR
ENLISTED MEN
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111 1 SERGEANT
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NORTH KORE4N NAVAL ENSIGN
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MATERIAL
COLOR
TROUSERS (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
JACKET (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
BELT
CAP
SHOES (Officers) (Enlisted Men)
UNIFORM
Lightweight cotton
Dark khaki to a dull green (similar to U S
Army fatigue clothing)
frac14 inch stripe running vertically from waist to cuff along outside seam of trousers leg
Color of stripe NK Army-Red Secur ity Forces-Green
No stripe
Form fitting reaching slightly below the
waist with a 2 inch stand-up collar topped
with colored piping A frac12 inch stripe enshy
circles both sleeves about 3 inches above the
cuff Four frac34 inch brass buttons close the
front of jacket Color of piping and stripe
N K Army-Red Security Forces-Green Open collar without colored piping or
stripes
Detachable brown leather about 2frac12 inches
wide worn over the jacket Officers wear
leather strap over right shoulder with the
belt
Same material as the jacket and trousers and
resembles the US Army fatigue cap Has a cloth neck shade attached to the rear
which can be worn buttoned up or allowed
to hang Marked with a red star insignia
over the visor
Usually black leather boots
Usually canvas uppers with rubber soles
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NORTH KOREAN OFFICERS UNIFORM LEFT-NK ARMY RIGHT-SECURITY FORCES
9
Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
Sergeant-NORTH KOREAN ARMY
1110
III WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT
A SMALL ARMS
B MORTARS
C ARTILLERY
D TANKS
E AIRCRAFT
Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
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8-mm (315 in) TYPE 14 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
The model 14 8-mm pistol is a semiautomatic recoil-operated magazine-fed hand weapon The front sight is a blade type sight and the rear sight is a non-adjustable open V notch The safety lever is moved to the forward posi tion for fire and rearward for safe An unusually large trigger guard permi ts firing with a gloved hand
CHARACTERISTICS
8 mm (315 in)Calibre 2 lb (approx)Weight
Length overall 9 in 4frac12 in (incl chamber)Length of barrel Fixed (open) Sights
Magazine capacity 8 rounds
Ammunition Rimless
14
762-mm NAGANT Ml895 REVOLVER
A typical double-action revolver loaded through a swinging oadshyi~g gate on the r ight side of the fram e It has one peculiarity in that when the hammer is cocked the cylinder moves forward and the c amber in Jine ll I1 tI1e bullmiddotuarre I 1middots locked to the protruding breed end of the barrel Thmiddot middot middot 1s ensu res a gas- tight fi t The ammunition is i eadil y recognizable by the fact that the projectile is sea ted below the mou th of the rimmed cartridge case
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (empty) 182 lbs Cylinder capacity 7 rds Length overa 11 91 in Length of barre l 5li in Weight of project ile 108 grains Muzzle velocity H( IO rl -shyEffective range _ tl d
Sights (front) Blade (rear) hxcd open middotmiddotc middotbull no tch
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TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
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middot-bull 762-mm SHPAGIN PPSH Ml94I SUBMACHINE GUN
The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
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SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
I cngth w stock e-- tcndcd 32 6 in 2-l24 in length w stock folded F nlsagazinc capacity 1ilO fpsl1tu lc Clocit1 200 meters (approx 220 yds) Fffecti 1middotc range JOO rds per min radica l rate of fire
teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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AMMUNITION (65 mm - 256 in)
1RW SAN D- SALLI I AMMUNITION
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STANDARD INFANTRY IAYONIT
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CLEANING ROD CATCH
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OFF ARMS EXTENDED
Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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tIAYONET IN EXTENDED POSITION
LADDER TYP E FORESIGHT r-- BACK iGHT
UPPER BANU ~ BAYONET RETAINING CATCH STANDARD
1When b1yonet in rear position)
BAYONET IN FOLDEO POSITION
BAYONET STANDARD
When ~yonet in extended position
BAYONET LOC KING STUD
SLING SWIVEL
65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Top 145-mm SIMbullNOV PTRS-l94l A
Bottom 145-mm DETYAREV PTRD-1941 An
nti-tank RIFLE
ti-tank RIFLE
I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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General Headquarters
Far East Command
August 1950
T his Handbook has been prepared to provide United States
military Fersonnel of all grades and arms with a fairly detailed picture
of the North Korean Army in terms of its uniform insignia
weapons and equipment Also included for your ready reference
are p lates showing the insignia used by the Republic of Korea Armed 1orces (Appendix A)
I t is intended to keep this handbook up to date with necessary
revisions and corrections as further information becomes available
therefore in order that this may be facilitated it is requested that
all suggestions for changes or additions be communicated to the
Military Intelligence Section General Headquarters Far East Comshy
mand APO 500
Reproduction is by Publication Drafting and Mapping Section Theater Intelligence Division G-2 GHQ FEC
BY COMMAND OF GENERAL MacARTHUR
EDWARD M ALMOND
Major General GSC
Chief of Staff
OFFICIAL
C A WILLOUGHBY
Major General GSC
Asst Chief of Staff G-2
CONTENTS
Page SECTION I INSIGNIA l
A GROUND 2 B AIR middot 4
I Shoulder Boards 4 2 Aircraft 5
C NAVY middot 6 SECTION 11 UNIFORMS 7
A GROUND bull 8 B AIR II
SECTION III WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT 13 A SMALL ARMS middot 14
I Pistol bull 14
(a) 8 mm Type 14 Automatic l middoti (b) 762-mm Nagant Ml895 Revolver 15 (c) 762-mm Tokarev TT 1930 Automatic 16
2 Submachine Gun bull 17
(a) 762-mm Shpagin PPSH Ml941 17 (b) 762-mm Sudaev PPS Ml943 18
I Rifle 19 (a) 762-mm Mossin-Nagant Ml891 30 19 (b) 65-mm Meiji 38 20 (c) 77bullmm Type 99 middot 21
4 Carbine 22 (a) 65-mm Meiji 44 22 (b) 762-mm Mossin-Nagant Ml924 27 bull 23
5 Anti-tank Rifle 24 (a) 145-mm Siminov PTRS-1941 24 (b) 145-mm Degtyarev PTRD-1941 middot 25
6 Machine Gun 26 (a) 762-mm Degtyarev DP Light 26 (b) middot 762-mm Maxim Ml910 Heavy 27
B MORTARS 28 I 50-mm M1938 28
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2 82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 29
3 120-mm Ml938 bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull 30
C ARTILLERY bull 31
1 Field 31
(a) 76-mm MI942 Zis 3 Field Gun 31
(b) 122-mm MI938 Howitzer 32
2 Anti-Tank bull 33
(a) 45-mm MI937 33
(b) 45-mm MI942 bull 34
3 Anti-Aircraft 35
(a) 37-mm Ml939 35
D TANKS 36
I Light 36
(a) T-70 36
2 Medium 38
(a) T-3485 38
E AIRCRAFT 40
I Bomber 40
(a) IL-IO Attack Bomber 40
2 Fighter 44
(a) Yak 3 44
(b) Yak 9 46
APPENDIX A INSIGNIA REPUBLIC OF KOREA ARMED
FORCES 48
I FLAG 49
2 GROUND FORCES 50
3 AIR FORCES 51
a Shoulder Boards 51
b Aircraft 52
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LIST OF PHOTOS
Page I Officer North Korean Army 9
2 Enlisted Man North Korean Army IO
3 Officer North Korean Air Force bull II-12
4 8-mm Type 14 Automatic Pistol 14
5 762-mm Nagant Ml895 Revolver 15
6 762-mm Tokarev TT 1930 Automatic Pistol 16
7 762-mm Shpagin PPSH Ml941 Submachine Gun 17
8 762-mm Sudaev PPS Ml943 Submachine Gun 18
9 762-mm Mossin-Tagant Ml89130 Rifle 19
IO 65-mm Meiji 38 Rifle 20
11 77-mm Type 99 Rifle 21
12 65-mm Meiji 44 Carbine 22
13 -762-mm Mossin-Nagant Ml924 27 Carbine 23
14 145-mm Siminov PTRS-1941 Anti-tank Rifle 24
15 145-mm Degtyarev PTRD-1941 Anti-tank Rifle 25
16 762-mm Degtyarev DP Light Machine Gun 26
17 762-mm Maxim Ml910 Heavy Machine Gun 27
18 50-mm Ml938 Mortars 28
82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 Mortars 2919
120-mm Ml938 Mortars 3020
21 76-mm Ml942 Zis 3 Field Gun 31
122-mm Ml938 Howitzer 3222
45-mm Ml937 Anti-Tank-~ 3323
24 45-mm Ml942 Anti-Tank 34
25 37-mm M939 Anti-Aircraft bull 35
2G T-70 Light Tank 36
T-3485 Medium Tank 3827
IL-IO Attack Bomber 40-4328
30 Yak 3 Fighter bullbull 4445
Yak 9 Fighter bull 46-47
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Plate 1-1
Plate I-2
Plate 1-3 Plate 1-4 Plate 1-5 Plate A-1 Plate A-2 Plate A-3 Plate A-4
LIST OF PLATES
Page North Korean Ground Forces Insignia of Rank
(North Korean ~rmy) _ 2 North Korean Ground Foices Insignia of Rank
(Security Forces) 5 North Korean Air Forces Insignia of Rankmiddot middot 4 North _Korean _Aircraft Insignia middot 5 North Korean Navy Insignia_of Ran~ bull 6 Republic of _Korea Flag _ _ _ 49 Republic of Korea Armed Forces Insignia of Rank 50 Republic of Korea Air Forces Insignia of Rank 51 Repub-lic of Korea Aircraft Insignia 52
I INSIGNIA
A GROUND
B AIR
1 Shoulder Boards 2 Aircraft
C NAVY
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NORTH KOREAN GROUND FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER STRAPS
NORTH KOREAN GRaN) FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER STRAPS
ARMY CAP INSIGNIA
~ LI EUT ENANT
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MASTER S ERGEANT
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SECURITY FORCES
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NORTH KOREAN AIRCRAFT INSIGNIANORTH KOREAN AIR FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARD AND SHOULDER STRAPS
OFFICER
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LIEUTENANT GENERAL
WINGS 8i FUSELAGE WINGS
LIEUTENANTCOLONEL COLONEL
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LIEUTENANTSENIOR LIEUTENANT
CAPTAIN
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SERGEANTSENIORMASTER SERGEANTSERGEANT
WINGS a FUSELAGE
FONOTE NUMEROUS MARKINGS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED ON NORTH KOREAN AIRCRAFT UR ARE SHOWN ABOVE BASICALLY THE RED STAR IS USEO IN THE CENTER OF
THE INSIGNIA ENCOMPASSED BY CIRCLES OF VARIOUS NUMBER AND COLORCORPORAL
54 Plate 1-4Plate 1-3
MAJOR
GENERAL
MAJOR
JUNIOR LIEUTENANT
PRIVATE JUNIOR
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NORTH KOREAN NAVY INSIGNI A OF SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER
RA NK STRAPS
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II UNIFORMS
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SENIOR LIEUTENANT LIEUTENANT JUNIOR LIEUTENANT B AIR
ENLISTED MEN
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MATERIAL
COLOR
TROUSERS (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
JACKET (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
BELT
CAP
SHOES (Officers) (Enlisted Men)
UNIFORM
Lightweight cotton
Dark khaki to a dull green (similar to U S
Army fatigue clothing)
frac14 inch stripe running vertically from waist to cuff along outside seam of trousers leg
Color of stripe NK Army-Red Secur ity Forces-Green
No stripe
Form fitting reaching slightly below the
waist with a 2 inch stand-up collar topped
with colored piping A frac12 inch stripe enshy
circles both sleeves about 3 inches above the
cuff Four frac34 inch brass buttons close the
front of jacket Color of piping and stripe
N K Army-Red Security Forces-Green Open collar without colored piping or
stripes
Detachable brown leather about 2frac12 inches
wide worn over the jacket Officers wear
leather strap over right shoulder with the
belt
Same material as the jacket and trousers and
resembles the US Army fatigue cap Has a cloth neck shade attached to the rear
which can be worn buttoned up or allowed
to hang Marked with a red star insignia
over the visor
Usually black leather boots
Usually canvas uppers with rubber soles
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NORTH KOREAN OFFICERS UNIFORM LEFT-NK ARMY RIGHT-SECURITY FORCES
9
Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
Sergeant-NORTH KOREAN ARMY
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III WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT
A SMALL ARMS
B MORTARS
C ARTILLERY
D TANKS
E AIRCRAFT
Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
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8-mm (315 in) TYPE 14 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
The model 14 8-mm pistol is a semiautomatic recoil-operated magazine-fed hand weapon The front sight is a blade type sight and the rear sight is a non-adjustable open V notch The safety lever is moved to the forward posi tion for fire and rearward for safe An unusually large trigger guard permi ts firing with a gloved hand
CHARACTERISTICS
8 mm (315 in)Calibre 2 lb (approx)Weight
Length overall 9 in 4frac12 in (incl chamber)Length of barrel Fixed (open) Sights
Magazine capacity 8 rounds
Ammunition Rimless
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762-mm NAGANT Ml895 REVOLVER
A typical double-action revolver loaded through a swinging oadshyi~g gate on the r ight side of the fram e It has one peculiarity in that when the hammer is cocked the cylinder moves forward and the c amber in Jine ll I1 tI1e bullmiddotuarre I 1middots locked to the protruding breed end of the barrel Thmiddot middot middot 1s ensu res a gas- tight fi t The ammunition is i eadil y recognizable by the fact that the projectile is sea ted below the mou th of the rimmed cartridge case
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (empty) 182 lbs Cylinder capacity 7 rds Length overa 11 91 in Length of barre l 5li in Weight of project ile 108 grains Muzzle velocity H( IO rl -shyEffective range _ tl d
Sights (front) Blade (rear) hxcd open middotmiddotc middotbull no tch
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TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
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middot-bull 762-mm SHPAGIN PPSH Ml94I SUBMACHINE GUN
The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
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SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
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teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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BAYONET IN FOLDEO POSITION
BAYONET STANDARD
When ~yonet in extended position
BAYONET LOC KING STUD
SLING SWIVEL
65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Top 145-mm SIMbullNOV PTRS-l94l A
Bottom 145-mm DETYAREV PTRD-1941 An
nti-tank RIFLE
ti-tank RIFLE
I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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FORCES REPUBLIC OF KOREA AIR FORCE KOREA ARMED REPUBLIC OF OF RANK INSIGNIA OF RANK INSIGNIA
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CONTENTS
Page SECTION I INSIGNIA l
A GROUND 2 B AIR middot 4
I Shoulder Boards 4 2 Aircraft 5
C NAVY middot 6 SECTION 11 UNIFORMS 7
A GROUND bull 8 B AIR II
SECTION III WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT 13 A SMALL ARMS middot 14
I Pistol bull 14
(a) 8 mm Type 14 Automatic l middoti (b) 762-mm Nagant Ml895 Revolver 15 (c) 762-mm Tokarev TT 1930 Automatic 16
2 Submachine Gun bull 17
(a) 762-mm Shpagin PPSH Ml941 17 (b) 762-mm Sudaev PPS Ml943 18
I Rifle 19 (a) 762-mm Mossin-Nagant Ml891 30 19 (b) 65-mm Meiji 38 20 (c) 77bullmm Type 99 middot 21
4 Carbine 22 (a) 65-mm Meiji 44 22 (b) 762-mm Mossin-Nagant Ml924 27 bull 23
5 Anti-tank Rifle 24 (a) 145-mm Siminov PTRS-1941 24 (b) 145-mm Degtyarev PTRD-1941 middot 25
6 Machine Gun 26 (a) 762-mm Degtyarev DP Light 26 (b) middot 762-mm Maxim Ml910 Heavy 27
B MORTARS 28 I 50-mm M1938 28
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2 82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 29
3 120-mm Ml938 bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull 30
C ARTILLERY bull 31
1 Field 31
(a) 76-mm MI942 Zis 3 Field Gun 31
(b) 122-mm MI938 Howitzer 32
2 Anti-Tank bull 33
(a) 45-mm MI937 33
(b) 45-mm MI942 bull 34
3 Anti-Aircraft 35
(a) 37-mm Ml939 35
D TANKS 36
I Light 36
(a) T-70 36
2 Medium 38
(a) T-3485 38
E AIRCRAFT 40
I Bomber 40
(a) IL-IO Attack Bomber 40
2 Fighter 44
(a) Yak 3 44
(b) Yak 9 46
APPENDIX A INSIGNIA REPUBLIC OF KOREA ARMED
FORCES 48
I FLAG 49
2 GROUND FORCES 50
3 AIR FORCES 51
a Shoulder Boards 51
b Aircraft 52
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LIST OF PHOTOS
Page I Officer North Korean Army 9
2 Enlisted Man North Korean Army IO
3 Officer North Korean Air Force bull II-12
4 8-mm Type 14 Automatic Pistol 14
5 762-mm Nagant Ml895 Revolver 15
6 762-mm Tokarev TT 1930 Automatic Pistol 16
7 762-mm Shpagin PPSH Ml941 Submachine Gun 17
8 762-mm Sudaev PPS Ml943 Submachine Gun 18
9 762-mm Mossin-Tagant Ml89130 Rifle 19
IO 65-mm Meiji 38 Rifle 20
11 77-mm Type 99 Rifle 21
12 65-mm Meiji 44 Carbine 22
13 -762-mm Mossin-Nagant Ml924 27 Carbine 23
14 145-mm Siminov PTRS-1941 Anti-tank Rifle 24
15 145-mm Degtyarev PTRD-1941 Anti-tank Rifle 25
16 762-mm Degtyarev DP Light Machine Gun 26
17 762-mm Maxim Ml910 Heavy Machine Gun 27
18 50-mm Ml938 Mortars 28
82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 Mortars 2919
120-mm Ml938 Mortars 3020
21 76-mm Ml942 Zis 3 Field Gun 31
122-mm Ml938 Howitzer 3222
45-mm Ml937 Anti-Tank-~ 3323
24 45-mm Ml942 Anti-Tank 34
25 37-mm M939 Anti-Aircraft bull 35
2G T-70 Light Tank 36
T-3485 Medium Tank 3827
IL-IO Attack Bomber 40-4328
30 Yak 3 Fighter bullbull 4445
Yak 9 Fighter bull 46-47
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Plate 1-3 Plate 1-4 Plate 1-5 Plate A-1 Plate A-2 Plate A-3 Plate A-4
LIST OF PLATES
Page North Korean Ground Forces Insignia of Rank
(North Korean ~rmy) _ 2 North Korean Ground Foices Insignia of Rank
(Security Forces) 5 North Korean Air Forces Insignia of Rankmiddot middot 4 North _Korean _Aircraft Insignia middot 5 North Korean Navy Insignia_of Ran~ bull 6 Republic of _Korea Flag _ _ _ 49 Republic of Korea Armed Forces Insignia of Rank 50 Republic of Korea Air Forces Insignia of Rank 51 Repub-lic of Korea Aircraft Insignia 52
I INSIGNIA
A GROUND
B AIR
1 Shoulder Boards 2 Aircraft
C NAVY
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NORTH KOREAN GROUND FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER STRAPS
NORTH KOREAN GRaN) FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER STRAPS
ARMY CAP INSIGNIA
~ LI EUT ENANT
GENE RAL
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MASTER S ERGEANT
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SECURITY FORCES
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OFFICER
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NORTH KOREAN AIRCRAFT INSIGNIANORTH KOREAN AIR FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARD AND SHOULDER STRAPS
OFFICER
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LIEUTENANT GENERAL
WINGS 8i FUSELAGE WINGS
LIEUTENANTCOLONEL COLONEL
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FUSELAGE
LIEUTENANTSENIOR LIEUTENANT
CAPTAIN
ENLISTED MEN
SERGEANTSENIORMASTER SERGEANTSERGEANT
WINGS a FUSELAGE
FONOTE NUMEROUS MARKINGS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED ON NORTH KOREAN AIRCRAFT UR ARE SHOWN ABOVE BASICALLY THE RED STAR IS USEO IN THE CENTER OF
THE INSIGNIA ENCOMPASSED BY CIRCLES OF VARIOUS NUMBER AND COLORCORPORAL
54 Plate 1-4Plate 1-3
MAJOR
GENERAL
MAJOR
JUNIOR LIEUTENANT
PRIVATE JUNIOR
SERGEANT
NORTH KOREAN NAVY INSIGNI A OF SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER
RA NK STRAPS
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II UNIFORMS
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SENIOR LIEUTENANT LIEUTENANT JUNIOR LIEUTENANT B AIR
ENLISTED MEN
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MATERIAL
COLOR
TROUSERS (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
JACKET (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
BELT
CAP
SHOES (Officers) (Enlisted Men)
UNIFORM
Lightweight cotton
Dark khaki to a dull green (similar to U S
Army fatigue clothing)
frac14 inch stripe running vertically from waist to cuff along outside seam of trousers leg
Color of stripe NK Army-Red Secur ity Forces-Green
No stripe
Form fitting reaching slightly below the
waist with a 2 inch stand-up collar topped
with colored piping A frac12 inch stripe enshy
circles both sleeves about 3 inches above the
cuff Four frac34 inch brass buttons close the
front of jacket Color of piping and stripe
N K Army-Red Security Forces-Green Open collar without colored piping or
stripes
Detachable brown leather about 2frac12 inches
wide worn over the jacket Officers wear
leather strap over right shoulder with the
belt
Same material as the jacket and trousers and
resembles the US Army fatigue cap Has a cloth neck shade attached to the rear
which can be worn buttoned up or allowed
to hang Marked with a red star insignia
over the visor
Usually black leather boots
Usually canvas uppers with rubber soles
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NORTH KOREAN OFFICERS UNIFORM LEFT-NK ARMY RIGHT-SECURITY FORCES
9
Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
Sergeant-NORTH KOREAN ARMY
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III WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT
A SMALL ARMS
B MORTARS
C ARTILLERY
D TANKS
E AIRCRAFT
Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
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8-mm (315 in) TYPE 14 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
The model 14 8-mm pistol is a semiautomatic recoil-operated magazine-fed hand weapon The front sight is a blade type sight and the rear sight is a non-adjustable open V notch The safety lever is moved to the forward posi tion for fire and rearward for safe An unusually large trigger guard permi ts firing with a gloved hand
CHARACTERISTICS
8 mm (315 in)Calibre 2 lb (approx)Weight
Length overall 9 in 4frac12 in (incl chamber)Length of barrel Fixed (open) Sights
Magazine capacity 8 rounds
Ammunition Rimless
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762-mm NAGANT Ml895 REVOLVER
A typical double-action revolver loaded through a swinging oadshyi~g gate on the r ight side of the fram e It has one peculiarity in that when the hammer is cocked the cylinder moves forward and the c amber in Jine ll I1 tI1e bullmiddotuarre I 1middots locked to the protruding breed end of the barrel Thmiddot middot middot 1s ensu res a gas- tight fi t The ammunition is i eadil y recognizable by the fact that the projectile is sea ted below the mou th of the rimmed cartridge case
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (empty) 182 lbs Cylinder capacity 7 rds Length overa 11 91 in Length of barre l 5li in Weight of project ile 108 grains Muzzle velocity H( IO rl -shyEffective range _ tl d
Sights (front) Blade (rear) hxcd open middotmiddotc middotbull no tch
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TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
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middot-bull 762-mm SHPAGIN PPSH Ml94I SUBMACHINE GUN
The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
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SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
I cngth w stock e-- tcndcd 32 6 in 2-l24 in length w stock folded F nlsagazinc capacity 1ilO fpsl1tu lc Clocit1 200 meters (approx 220 yds) Fffecti 1middotc range JOO rds per min radica l rate of fire
teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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AMMUNITION (65 mm - 256 in)
1RW SAN D- SALLI I AMMUNITION
FOLD ING MONOPOD
STANDARD INFANTRY IAYONIT
IUTT PLATE
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CLEANING ROD CATCH
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OFF ARMS EXTENDED
Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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UPPER BANU ~ BAYONET RETAINING CATCH STANDARD
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BAYONET STANDARD
When ~yonet in extended position
BAYONET LOC KING STUD
SLING SWIVEL
65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Top 145-mm SIMbullNOV PTRS-l94l A
Bottom 145-mm DETYAREV PTRD-1941 An
nti-tank RIFLE
ti-tank RIFLE
I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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2 82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 29
3 120-mm Ml938 bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull 30
C ARTILLERY bull 31
1 Field 31
(a) 76-mm MI942 Zis 3 Field Gun 31
(b) 122-mm MI938 Howitzer 32
2 Anti-Tank bull 33
(a) 45-mm MI937 33
(b) 45-mm MI942 bull 34
3 Anti-Aircraft 35
(a) 37-mm Ml939 35
D TANKS 36
I Light 36
(a) T-70 36
2 Medium 38
(a) T-3485 38
E AIRCRAFT 40
I Bomber 40
(a) IL-IO Attack Bomber 40
2 Fighter 44
(a) Yak 3 44
(b) Yak 9 46
APPENDIX A INSIGNIA REPUBLIC OF KOREA ARMED
FORCES 48
I FLAG 49
2 GROUND FORCES 50
3 AIR FORCES 51
a Shoulder Boards 51
b Aircraft 52
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LIST OF PHOTOS
Page I Officer North Korean Army 9
2 Enlisted Man North Korean Army IO
3 Officer North Korean Air Force bull II-12
4 8-mm Type 14 Automatic Pistol 14
5 762-mm Nagant Ml895 Revolver 15
6 762-mm Tokarev TT 1930 Automatic Pistol 16
7 762-mm Shpagin PPSH Ml941 Submachine Gun 17
8 762-mm Sudaev PPS Ml943 Submachine Gun 18
9 762-mm Mossin-Tagant Ml89130 Rifle 19
IO 65-mm Meiji 38 Rifle 20
11 77-mm Type 99 Rifle 21
12 65-mm Meiji 44 Carbine 22
13 -762-mm Mossin-Nagant Ml924 27 Carbine 23
14 145-mm Siminov PTRS-1941 Anti-tank Rifle 24
15 145-mm Degtyarev PTRD-1941 Anti-tank Rifle 25
16 762-mm Degtyarev DP Light Machine Gun 26
17 762-mm Maxim Ml910 Heavy Machine Gun 27
18 50-mm Ml938 Mortars 28
82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 Mortars 2919
120-mm Ml938 Mortars 3020
21 76-mm Ml942 Zis 3 Field Gun 31
122-mm Ml938 Howitzer 3222
45-mm Ml937 Anti-Tank-~ 3323
24 45-mm Ml942 Anti-Tank 34
25 37-mm M939 Anti-Aircraft bull 35
2G T-70 Light Tank 36
T-3485 Medium Tank 3827
IL-IO Attack Bomber 40-4328
30 Yak 3 Fighter bullbull 4445
Yak 9 Fighter bull 46-47
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LIST OF PLATES
Page North Korean Ground Forces Insignia of Rank
(North Korean ~rmy) _ 2 North Korean Ground Foices Insignia of Rank
(Security Forces) 5 North Korean Air Forces Insignia of Rankmiddot middot 4 North _Korean _Aircraft Insignia middot 5 North Korean Navy Insignia_of Ran~ bull 6 Republic of _Korea Flag _ _ _ 49 Republic of Korea Armed Forces Insignia of Rank 50 Republic of Korea Air Forces Insignia of Rank 51 Repub-lic of Korea Aircraft Insignia 52
I INSIGNIA
A GROUND
B AIR
1 Shoulder Boards 2 Aircraft
C NAVY
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NORTH KOREAN GROUND FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER STRAPS
NORTH KOREAN GRaN) FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
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ARMY CAP INSIGNIA
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MATERIAL
COLOR
TROUSERS (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
JACKET (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
BELT
CAP
SHOES (Officers) (Enlisted Men)
UNIFORM
Lightweight cotton
Dark khaki to a dull green (similar to U S
Army fatigue clothing)
frac14 inch stripe running vertically from waist to cuff along outside seam of trousers leg
Color of stripe NK Army-Red Secur ity Forces-Green
No stripe
Form fitting reaching slightly below the
waist with a 2 inch stand-up collar topped
with colored piping A frac12 inch stripe enshy
circles both sleeves about 3 inches above the
cuff Four frac34 inch brass buttons close the
front of jacket Color of piping and stripe
N K Army-Red Security Forces-Green Open collar without colored piping or
stripes
Detachable brown leather about 2frac12 inches
wide worn over the jacket Officers wear
leather strap over right shoulder with the
belt
Same material as the jacket and trousers and
resembles the US Army fatigue cap Has a cloth neck shade attached to the rear
which can be worn buttoned up or allowed
to hang Marked with a red star insignia
over the visor
Usually black leather boots
Usually canvas uppers with rubber soles
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NORTH KOREAN OFFICERS UNIFORM LEFT-NK ARMY RIGHT-SECURITY FORCES
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Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
Sergeant-NORTH KOREAN ARMY
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III WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT
A SMALL ARMS
B MORTARS
C ARTILLERY
D TANKS
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Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
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8-mm (315 in) TYPE 14 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
The model 14 8-mm pistol is a semiautomatic recoil-operated magazine-fed hand weapon The front sight is a blade type sight and the rear sight is a non-adjustable open V notch The safety lever is moved to the forward posi tion for fire and rearward for safe An unusually large trigger guard permi ts firing with a gloved hand
CHARACTERISTICS
8 mm (315 in)Calibre 2 lb (approx)Weight
Length overall 9 in 4frac12 in (incl chamber)Length of barrel Fixed (open) Sights
Magazine capacity 8 rounds
Ammunition Rimless
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762-mm NAGANT Ml895 REVOLVER
A typical double-action revolver loaded through a swinging oadshyi~g gate on the r ight side of the fram e It has one peculiarity in that when the hammer is cocked the cylinder moves forward and the c amber in Jine ll I1 tI1e bullmiddotuarre I 1middots locked to the protruding breed end of the barrel Thmiddot middot middot 1s ensu res a gas- tight fi t The ammunition is i eadil y recognizable by the fact that the projectile is sea ted below the mou th of the rimmed cartridge case
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (empty) 182 lbs Cylinder capacity 7 rds Length overa 11 91 in Length of barre l 5li in Weight of project ile 108 grains Muzzle velocity H( IO rl -shyEffective range _ tl d
Sights (front) Blade (rear) hxcd open middotmiddotc middotbull no tch
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TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
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middot-bull 762-mm SHPAGIN PPSH Ml94I SUBMACHINE GUN
The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
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SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
I cngth w stock e-- tcndcd 32 6 in 2-l24 in length w stock folded F nlsagazinc capacity 1ilO fpsl1tu lc Clocit1 200 meters (approx 220 yds) Fffecti 1middotc range JOO rds per min radica l rate of fire
teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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AMMUNITION (65 mm - 256 in)
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STANDARD INFANTRY IAYONIT
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Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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UPPER BANU ~ BAYONET RETAINING CATCH STANDARD
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BAYONET STANDARD
When ~yonet in extended position
BAYONET LOC KING STUD
SLING SWIVEL
65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Top 145-mm SIMbullNOV PTRS-l94l A
Bottom 145-mm DETYAREV PTRD-1941 An
nti-tank RIFLE
ti-tank RIFLE
I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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Page North Korean Ground Forces Insignia of Rank
(North Korean ~rmy) _ 2 North Korean Ground Foices Insignia of Rank
(Security Forces) 5 North Korean Air Forces Insignia of Rankmiddot middot 4 North _Korean _Aircraft Insignia middot 5 North Korean Navy Insignia_of Ran~ bull 6 Republic of _Korea Flag _ _ _ 49 Republic of Korea Armed Forces Insignia of Rank 50 Republic of Korea Air Forces Insignia of Rank 51 Repub-lic of Korea Aircraft Insignia 52
I INSIGNIA
A GROUND
B AIR
1 Shoulder Boards 2 Aircraft
C NAVY
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NORTH KOREAN GROUND FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER STRAPS
NORTH KOREAN GRaN) FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER STRAPS
ARMY CAP INSIGNIA
~ LI EUT ENANT
GENE RAL
~ MAJ OR
MASTER S ERGEANT
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MAJO R GENERAL I tbullCAPTA I~
SENIOR SERGEUH
SECURITY FORCES
CAP INSIGNIA
OFFICER
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COL ONELCOLO NEL
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LIEUTENANT
ENLISTED MEN
PRIVATESERGEANT JUNIOR SERGEANT
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GENERAL GENERAL
OFFICER
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COLONEL COLONEL
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LIEUTENANT LlEUTENANT
ENLISTED MAN
I _ SEIIGEANT o CORPORAL Pf ATE SERGEANT SERGEANT
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NORTH KOREAN AIRCRAFT INSIGNIANORTH KOREAN AIR FORCES INSIGNIA OF RANK
SHOULDER BOARD AND SHOULDER STRAPS
OFFICER
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LIEUTENANT GENERAL
WINGS 8i FUSELAGE WINGS
LIEUTENANTCOLONEL COLONEL
SENIOR COLONEL
FUSELAGE
LIEUTENANTSENIOR LIEUTENANT
CAPTAIN
ENLISTED MEN
SERGEANTSENIORMASTER SERGEANTSERGEANT
WINGS a FUSELAGE
FONOTE NUMEROUS MARKINGS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED ON NORTH KOREAN AIRCRAFT UR ARE SHOWN ABOVE BASICALLY THE RED STAR IS USEO IN THE CENTER OF
THE INSIGNIA ENCOMPASSED BY CIRCLES OF VARIOUS NUMBER AND COLORCORPORAL
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MAJOR
GENERAL
MAJOR
JUNIOR LIEUTENANT
PRIVATE JUNIOR
SERGEANT
NORTH KOREAN NAVY INSIGNI A OF SHOULDER BOARDS AND SHOULDER
RA NK STRAPS
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OFFICER
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MAJOR
~ ~ CAPTAIN
II UNIFORMS
A GROUND
SENIOR LIEUTENANT LIEUTENANT JUNIOR LIEUTENANT B AIR
ENLISTED MEN
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111 1 SERGEANT
I CORPORALJU~IOR SERGEANT PRIVATE
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NORTH KORE4N NAVAL ENSIGN
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Plate 1-5
MATERIAL
COLOR
TROUSERS (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
JACKET (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
BELT
CAP
SHOES (Officers) (Enlisted Men)
UNIFORM
Lightweight cotton
Dark khaki to a dull green (similar to U S
Army fatigue clothing)
frac14 inch stripe running vertically from waist to cuff along outside seam of trousers leg
Color of stripe NK Army-Red Secur ity Forces-Green
No stripe
Form fitting reaching slightly below the
waist with a 2 inch stand-up collar topped
with colored piping A frac12 inch stripe enshy
circles both sleeves about 3 inches above the
cuff Four frac34 inch brass buttons close the
front of jacket Color of piping and stripe
N K Army-Red Security Forces-Green Open collar without colored piping or
stripes
Detachable brown leather about 2frac12 inches
wide worn over the jacket Officers wear
leather strap over right shoulder with the
belt
Same material as the jacket and trousers and
resembles the US Army fatigue cap Has a cloth neck shade attached to the rear
which can be worn buttoned up or allowed
to hang Marked with a red star insignia
over the visor
Usually black leather boots
Usually canvas uppers with rubber soles
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NORTH KOREAN OFFICERS UNIFORM LEFT-NK ARMY RIGHT-SECURITY FORCES
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Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
Sergeant-NORTH KOREAN ARMY
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III WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT
A SMALL ARMS
B MORTARS
C ARTILLERY
D TANKS
E AIRCRAFT
Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
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8-mm (315 in) TYPE 14 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
The model 14 8-mm pistol is a semiautomatic recoil-operated magazine-fed hand weapon The front sight is a blade type sight and the rear sight is a non-adjustable open V notch The safety lever is moved to the forward posi tion for fire and rearward for safe An unusually large trigger guard permi ts firing with a gloved hand
CHARACTERISTICS
8 mm (315 in)Calibre 2 lb (approx)Weight
Length overall 9 in 4frac12 in (incl chamber)Length of barrel Fixed (open) Sights
Magazine capacity 8 rounds
Ammunition Rimless
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762-mm NAGANT Ml895 REVOLVER
A typical double-action revolver loaded through a swinging oadshyi~g gate on the r ight side of the fram e It has one peculiarity in that when the hammer is cocked the cylinder moves forward and the c amber in Jine ll I1 tI1e bullmiddotuarre I 1middots locked to the protruding breed end of the barrel Thmiddot middot middot 1s ensu res a gas- tight fi t The ammunition is i eadil y recognizable by the fact that the projectile is sea ted below the mou th of the rimmed cartridge case
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (empty) 182 lbs Cylinder capacity 7 rds Length overa 11 91 in Length of barre l 5li in Weight of project ile 108 grains Muzzle velocity H( IO rl -shyEffective range _ tl d
Sights (front) Blade (rear) hxcd open middotmiddotc middotbull no tch
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TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
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middot-bull 762-mm SHPAGIN PPSH Ml94I SUBMACHINE GUN
The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
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SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
I cngth w stock e-- tcndcd 32 6 in 2-l24 in length w stock folded F nlsagazinc capacity 1ilO fpsl1tu lc Clocit1 200 meters (approx 220 yds) Fffecti 1middotc range JOO rds per min radica l rate of fire
teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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AMMUNITION (65 mm - 256 in)
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STANDARD INFANTRY IAYONIT
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Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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When ~yonet in extended position
BAYONET LOC KING STUD
SLING SWIVEL
65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Top 145-mm SIMbullNOV PTRS-l94l A
Bottom 145-mm DETYAREV PTRD-1941 An
nti-tank RIFLE
ti-tank RIFLE
I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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MATERIAL
COLOR
TROUSERS (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
JACKET (Officers)
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BELT
CAP
SHOES (Officers) (Enlisted Men)
UNIFORM
Lightweight cotton
Dark khaki to a dull green (similar to U S
Army fatigue clothing)
frac14 inch stripe running vertically from waist to cuff along outside seam of trousers leg
Color of stripe NK Army-Red Secur ity Forces-Green
No stripe
Form fitting reaching slightly below the
waist with a 2 inch stand-up collar topped
with colored piping A frac12 inch stripe enshy
circles both sleeves about 3 inches above the
cuff Four frac34 inch brass buttons close the
front of jacket Color of piping and stripe
N K Army-Red Security Forces-Green Open collar without colored piping or
stripes
Detachable brown leather about 2frac12 inches
wide worn over the jacket Officers wear
leather strap over right shoulder with the
belt
Same material as the jacket and trousers and
resembles the US Army fatigue cap Has a cloth neck shade attached to the rear
which can be worn buttoned up or allowed
to hang Marked with a red star insignia
over the visor
Usually black leather boots
Usually canvas uppers with rubber soles
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NORTH KOREAN OFFICERS UNIFORM LEFT-NK ARMY RIGHT-SECURITY FORCES
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B MORTARS
C ARTILLERY
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8-mm (315 in) TYPE 14 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
The model 14 8-mm pistol is a semiautomatic recoil-operated magazine-fed hand weapon The front sight is a blade type sight and the rear sight is a non-adjustable open V notch The safety lever is moved to the forward posi tion for fire and rearward for safe An unusually large trigger guard permi ts firing with a gloved hand
CHARACTERISTICS
8 mm (315 in)Calibre 2 lb (approx)Weight
Length overall 9 in 4frac12 in (incl chamber)Length of barrel Fixed (open) Sights
Magazine capacity 8 rounds
Ammunition Rimless
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762-mm NAGANT Ml895 REVOLVER
A typical double-action revolver loaded through a swinging oadshyi~g gate on the r ight side of the fram e It has one peculiarity in that when the hammer is cocked the cylinder moves forward and the c amber in Jine ll I1 tI1e bullmiddotuarre I 1middots locked to the protruding breed end of the barrel Thmiddot middot middot 1s ensu res a gas- tight fi t The ammunition is i eadil y recognizable by the fact that the projectile is sea ted below the mou th of the rimmed cartridge case
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (empty) 182 lbs Cylinder capacity 7 rds Length overa 11 91 in Length of barre l 5li in Weight of project ile 108 grains Muzzle velocity H( IO rl -shyEffective range _ tl d
Sights (front) Blade (rear) hxcd open middotmiddotc middotbull no tch
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TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
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middot-bull 762-mm SHPAGIN PPSH Ml94I SUBMACHINE GUN
The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
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SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
I cngth w stock e-- tcndcd 32 6 in 2-l24 in length w stock folded F nlsagazinc capacity 1ilO fpsl1tu lc Clocit1 200 meters (approx 220 yds) Fffecti 1middotc range JOO rds per min radica l rate of fire
teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Top 145-mm SIMbullNOV PTRS-l94l A
Bottom 145-mm DETYAREV PTRD-1941 An
nti-tank RIFLE
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I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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MATERIAL
COLOR
TROUSERS (Officers)
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JACKET (Officers)
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BELT
CAP
SHOES (Officers) (Enlisted Men)
UNIFORM
Lightweight cotton
Dark khaki to a dull green (similar to U S
Army fatigue clothing)
frac14 inch stripe running vertically from waist to cuff along outside seam of trousers leg
Color of stripe NK Army-Red Secur ity Forces-Green
No stripe
Form fitting reaching slightly below the
waist with a 2 inch stand-up collar topped
with colored piping A frac12 inch stripe enshy
circles both sleeves about 3 inches above the
cuff Four frac34 inch brass buttons close the
front of jacket Color of piping and stripe
N K Army-Red Security Forces-Green Open collar without colored piping or
stripes
Detachable brown leather about 2frac12 inches
wide worn over the jacket Officers wear
leather strap over right shoulder with the
belt
Same material as the jacket and trousers and
resembles the US Army fatigue cap Has a cloth neck shade attached to the rear
which can be worn buttoned up or allowed
to hang Marked with a red star insignia
over the visor
Usually black leather boots
Usually canvas uppers with rubber soles
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The model 14 8-mm pistol is a semiautomatic recoil-operated magazine-fed hand weapon The front sight is a blade type sight and the rear sight is a non-adjustable open V notch The safety lever is moved to the forward posi tion for fire and rearward for safe An unusually large trigger guard permi ts firing with a gloved hand
CHARACTERISTICS
8 mm (315 in)Calibre 2 lb (approx)Weight
Length overall 9 in 4frac12 in (incl chamber)Length of barrel Fixed (open) Sights
Magazine capacity 8 rounds
Ammunition Rimless
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762-mm NAGANT Ml895 REVOLVER
A typical double-action revolver loaded through a swinging oadshyi~g gate on the r ight side of the fram e It has one peculiarity in that when the hammer is cocked the cylinder moves forward and the c amber in Jine ll I1 tI1e bullmiddotuarre I 1middots locked to the protruding breed end of the barrel Thmiddot middot middot 1s ensu res a gas- tight fi t The ammunition is i eadil y recognizable by the fact that the projectile is sea ted below the mou th of the rimmed cartridge case
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (empty) 182 lbs Cylinder capacity 7 rds Length overa 11 91 in Length of barre l 5li in Weight of project ile 108 grains Muzzle velocity H( IO rl -shyEffective range _ tl d
Sights (front) Blade (rear) hxcd open middotmiddotc middotbull no tch
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TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
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The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
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SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
I cngth w stock e-- tcndcd 32 6 in 2-l24 in length w stock folded F nlsagazinc capacity 1ilO fpsl1tu lc Clocit1 200 meters (approx 220 yds) Fffecti 1middotc range JOO rds per min radica l rate of fire
teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Top 145-mm SIMbullNOV PTRS-l94l A
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nti-tank RIFLE
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I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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MATERIAL
COLOR
TROUSERS (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
JACKET (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
BELT
CAP
SHOES (Officers) (Enlisted Men)
UNIFORM
Lightweight cotton
Dark khaki to a dull green (similar to U S
Army fatigue clothing)
frac14 inch stripe running vertically from waist to cuff along outside seam of trousers leg
Color of stripe NK Army-Red Secur ity Forces-Green
No stripe
Form fitting reaching slightly below the
waist with a 2 inch stand-up collar topped
with colored piping A frac12 inch stripe enshy
circles both sleeves about 3 inches above the
cuff Four frac34 inch brass buttons close the
front of jacket Color of piping and stripe
N K Army-Red Security Forces-Green Open collar without colored piping or
stripes
Detachable brown leather about 2frac12 inches
wide worn over the jacket Officers wear
leather strap over right shoulder with the
belt
Same material as the jacket and trousers and
resembles the US Army fatigue cap Has a cloth neck shade attached to the rear
which can be worn buttoned up or allowed
to hang Marked with a red star insignia
over the visor
Usually black leather boots
Usually canvas uppers with rubber soles
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NORTH KOREAN OFFICERS UNIFORM LEFT-NK ARMY RIGHT-SECURITY FORCES
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Sergeant-NORTH KOREAN ARMY
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C ARTILLERY
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8-mm (315 in) TYPE 14 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
The model 14 8-mm pistol is a semiautomatic recoil-operated magazine-fed hand weapon The front sight is a blade type sight and the rear sight is a non-adjustable open V notch The safety lever is moved to the forward posi tion for fire and rearward for safe An unusually large trigger guard permi ts firing with a gloved hand
CHARACTERISTICS
8 mm (315 in)Calibre 2 lb (approx)Weight
Length overall 9 in 4frac12 in (incl chamber)Length of barrel Fixed (open) Sights
Magazine capacity 8 rounds
Ammunition Rimless
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762-mm NAGANT Ml895 REVOLVER
A typical double-action revolver loaded through a swinging oadshyi~g gate on the r ight side of the fram e It has one peculiarity in that when the hammer is cocked the cylinder moves forward and the c amber in Jine ll I1 tI1e bullmiddotuarre I 1middots locked to the protruding breed end of the barrel Thmiddot middot middot 1s ensu res a gas- tight fi t The ammunition is i eadil y recognizable by the fact that the projectile is sea ted below the mou th of the rimmed cartridge case
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (empty) 182 lbs Cylinder capacity 7 rds Length overa 11 91 in Length of barre l 5li in Weight of project ile 108 grains Muzzle velocity H( IO rl -shyEffective range _ tl d
Sights (front) Blade (rear) hxcd open middotmiddotc middotbull no tch
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TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
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middot-bull 762-mm SHPAGIN PPSH Ml94I SUBMACHINE GUN
The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
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SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
I cngth w stock e-- tcndcd 32 6 in 2-l24 in length w stock folded F nlsagazinc capacity 1ilO fpsl1tu lc Clocit1 200 meters (approx 220 yds) Fffecti 1middotc range JOO rds per min radica l rate of fire
teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
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I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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TROUSERS (Officers)
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JACKET (Officers)
(Enlisted Men)
BELT
CAP
SHOES (Officers) (Enlisted Men)
UNIFORM
Lightweight cotton
Dark khaki to a dull green (similar to U S
Army fatigue clothing)
frac14 inch stripe running vertically from waist to cuff along outside seam of trousers leg
Color of stripe NK Army-Red Secur ity Forces-Green
No stripe
Form fitting reaching slightly below the
waist with a 2 inch stand-up collar topped
with colored piping A frac12 inch stripe enshy
circles both sleeves about 3 inches above the
cuff Four frac34 inch brass buttons close the
front of jacket Color of piping and stripe
N K Army-Red Security Forces-Green Open collar without colored piping or
stripes
Detachable brown leather about 2frac12 inches
wide worn over the jacket Officers wear
leather strap over right shoulder with the
belt
Same material as the jacket and trousers and
resembles the US Army fatigue cap Has a cloth neck shade attached to the rear
which can be worn buttoned up or allowed
to hang Marked with a red star insignia
over the visor
Usually black leather boots
Usually canvas uppers with rubber soles
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NORTH KOREAN OFFICERS UNIFORM LEFT-NK ARMY RIGHT-SECURITY FORCES
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Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
Sergeant-NORTH KOREAN ARMY
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III WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT
A SMALL ARMS
B MORTARS
C ARTILLERY
D TANKS
E AIRCRAFT
Lieutenant-NORTH KOREAN AIR FORCE
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8-mm (315 in) TYPE 14 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
The model 14 8-mm pistol is a semiautomatic recoil-operated magazine-fed hand weapon The front sight is a blade type sight and the rear sight is a non-adjustable open V notch The safety lever is moved to the forward posi tion for fire and rearward for safe An unusually large trigger guard permi ts firing with a gloved hand
CHARACTERISTICS
8 mm (315 in)Calibre 2 lb (approx)Weight
Length overall 9 in 4frac12 in (incl chamber)Length of barrel Fixed (open) Sights
Magazine capacity 8 rounds
Ammunition Rimless
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762-mm NAGANT Ml895 REVOLVER
A typical double-action revolver loaded through a swinging oadshyi~g gate on the r ight side of the fram e It has one peculiarity in that when the hammer is cocked the cylinder moves forward and the c amber in Jine ll I1 tI1e bullmiddotuarre I 1middots locked to the protruding breed end of the barrel Thmiddot middot middot 1s ensu res a gas- tight fi t The ammunition is i eadil y recognizable by the fact that the projectile is sea ted below the mou th of the rimmed cartridge case
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (empty) 182 lbs Cylinder capacity 7 rds Length overa 11 91 in Length of barre l 5li in Weight of project ile 108 grains Muzzle velocity H( IO rl -shyEffective range _ tl d
Sights (front) Blade (rear) hxcd open middotmiddotc middotbull no tch
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TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
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middot-bull 762-mm SHPAGIN PPSH Ml94I SUBMACHINE GUN
The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
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SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
I cngth w stock e-- tcndcd 32 6 in 2-l24 in length w stock folded F nlsagazinc capacity 1ilO fpsl1tu lc Clocit1 200 meters (approx 220 yds) Fffecti 1middotc range JOO rds per min radica l rate of fire
teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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AMMUNITION (65 mm - 256 in)
1RW SAN D- SALLI I AMMUNITION
FOLD ING MONOPOD
STANDARD INFANTRY IAYONIT
IUTT PLATE
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CLEANING ROD CATCH
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Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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BAYONET STANDARD
When ~yonet in extended position
BAYONET LOC KING STUD
SLING SWIVEL
65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Top 145-mm SIMbullNOV PTRS-l94l A
Bottom 145-mm DETYAREV PTRD-1941 An
nti-tank RIFLE
ti-tank RIFLE
I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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A SMALL ARMS
B MORTARS
C ARTILLERY
D TANKS
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8-mm (315 in) TYPE 14 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
The model 14 8-mm pistol is a semiautomatic recoil-operated magazine-fed hand weapon The front sight is a blade type sight and the rear sight is a non-adjustable open V notch The safety lever is moved to the forward posi tion for fire and rearward for safe An unusually large trigger guard permi ts firing with a gloved hand
CHARACTERISTICS
8 mm (315 in)Calibre 2 lb (approx)Weight
Length overall 9 in 4frac12 in (incl chamber)Length of barrel Fixed (open) Sights
Magazine capacity 8 rounds
Ammunition Rimless
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762-mm NAGANT Ml895 REVOLVER
A typical double-action revolver loaded through a swinging oadshyi~g gate on the r ight side of the fram e It has one peculiarity in that when the hammer is cocked the cylinder moves forward and the c amber in Jine ll I1 tI1e bullmiddotuarre I 1middots locked to the protruding breed end of the barrel Thmiddot middot middot 1s ensu res a gas- tight fi t The ammunition is i eadil y recognizable by the fact that the projectile is sea ted below the mou th of the rimmed cartridge case
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (empty) 182 lbs Cylinder capacity 7 rds Length overa 11 91 in Length of barre l 5li in Weight of project ile 108 grains Muzzle velocity H( IO rl -shyEffective range _ tl d
Sights (front) Blade (rear) hxcd open middotmiddotc middotbull no tch
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TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
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middot-bull 762-mm SHPAGIN PPSH Ml94I SUBMACHINE GUN
The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
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SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
I cngth w stock e-- tcndcd 32 6 in 2-l24 in length w stock folded F nlsagazinc capacity 1ilO fpsl1tu lc Clocit1 200 meters (approx 220 yds) Fffecti 1middotc range JOO rds per min radica l rate of fire
teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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AMMUNITION (65 mm - 256 in)
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STANDARD INFANTRY IAYONIT
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Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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When ~yonet in extended position
BAYONET LOC KING STUD
SLING SWIVEL
65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Top 145-mm SIMbullNOV PTRS-l94l A
Bottom 145-mm DETYAREV PTRD-1941 An
nti-tank RIFLE
ti-tank RIFLE
I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
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The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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8-mm (315 in) TYPE 14 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
The model 14 8-mm pistol is a semiautomatic recoil-operated magazine-fed hand weapon The front sight is a blade type sight and the rear sight is a non-adjustable open V notch The safety lever is moved to the forward posi tion for fire and rearward for safe An unusually large trigger guard permi ts firing with a gloved hand
CHARACTERISTICS
8 mm (315 in)Calibre 2 lb (approx)Weight
Length overall 9 in 4frac12 in (incl chamber)Length of barrel Fixed (open) Sights
Magazine capacity 8 rounds
Ammunition Rimless
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762-mm NAGANT Ml895 REVOLVER
A typical double-action revolver loaded through a swinging oadshyi~g gate on the r ight side of the fram e It has one peculiarity in that when the hammer is cocked the cylinder moves forward and the c amber in Jine ll I1 tI1e bullmiddotuarre I 1middots locked to the protruding breed end of the barrel Thmiddot middot middot 1s ensu res a gas- tight fi t The ammunition is i eadil y recognizable by the fact that the projectile is sea ted below the mou th of the rimmed cartridge case
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (empty) 182 lbs Cylinder capacity 7 rds Length overa 11 91 in Length of barre l 5li in Weight of project ile 108 grains Muzzle velocity H( IO rl -shyEffective range _ tl d
Sights (front) Blade (rear) hxcd open middotmiddotc middotbull no tch
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TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
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middot-bull 762-mm SHPAGIN PPSH Ml94I SUBMACHINE GUN
The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
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SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
I cngth w stock e-- tcndcd 32 6 in 2-l24 in length w stock folded F nlsagazinc capacity 1ilO fpsl1tu lc Clocit1 200 meters (approx 220 yds) Fffecti 1middotc range JOO rds per min radica l rate of fire
teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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AMMUNITION (65 mm - 256 in)
1RW SAN D- SALLI I AMMUNITION
FOLD ING MONOPOD
STANDARD INFANTRY IAYONIT
IUTT PLATE
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Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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BAYONET IN FOLDEO POSITION
BAYONET STANDARD
When ~yonet in extended position
BAYONET LOC KING STUD
SLING SWIVEL
65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Top 145-mm SIMbullNOV PTRS-l94l A
Bottom 145-mm DETYAREV PTRD-1941 An
nti-tank RIFLE
ti-tank RIFLE
I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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8-mm (315 in) TYPE 14 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
The model 14 8-mm pistol is a semiautomatic recoil-operated magazine-fed hand weapon The front sight is a blade type sight and the rear sight is a non-adjustable open V notch The safety lever is moved to the forward posi tion for fire and rearward for safe An unusually large trigger guard permi ts firing with a gloved hand
CHARACTERISTICS
8 mm (315 in)Calibre 2 lb (approx)Weight
Length overall 9 in 4frac12 in (incl chamber)Length of barrel Fixed (open) Sights
Magazine capacity 8 rounds
Ammunition Rimless
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762-mm NAGANT Ml895 REVOLVER
A typical double-action revolver loaded through a swinging oadshyi~g gate on the r ight side of the fram e It has one peculiarity in that when the hammer is cocked the cylinder moves forward and the c amber in Jine ll I1 tI1e bullmiddotuarre I 1middots locked to the protruding breed end of the barrel Thmiddot middot middot 1s ensu res a gas- tight fi t The ammunition is i eadil y recognizable by the fact that the projectile is sea ted below the mou th of the rimmed cartridge case
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (empty) 182 lbs Cylinder capacity 7 rds Length overa 11 91 in Length of barre l 5li in Weight of project ile 108 grains Muzzle velocity H( IO rl -shyEffective range _ tl d
Sights (front) Blade (rear) hxcd open middotmiddotc middotbull no tch
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TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
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middot-bull 762-mm SHPAGIN PPSH Ml94I SUBMACHINE GUN
The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
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SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
I cngth w stock e-- tcndcd 32 6 in 2-l24 in length w stock folded F nlsagazinc capacity 1ilO fpsl1tu lc Clocit1 200 meters (approx 220 yds) Fffecti 1middotc range JOO rds per min radica l rate of fire
teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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AMMUNITION (65 mm - 256 in)
1RW SAN D- SALLI I AMMUNITION
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Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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tIAYONET IN EXTENDED POSITION
LADDER TYP E FORESIGHT r-- BACK iGHT
UPPER BANU ~ BAYONET RETAINING CATCH STANDARD
1When b1yonet in rear position)
BAYONET IN FOLDEO POSITION
BAYONET STANDARD
When ~yonet in extended position
BAYONET LOC KING STUD
SLING SWIVEL
65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
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ti-tank RIFLE
I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
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CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
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The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
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TOKAREV TT 1930 AUTOMATIC PISTOL 762mm bull 9 (Caliber 30) automatic pistol
The Tokarev TT 19oO 7-6~mm C Jb Ml911 and Ml91 145 is a mod ified version of the US Pist~l 1a ilter fire a rimless bottleshyAJ It is handled like the US p1sto necked case round
CHARACTERISTICS
J82 lbsWeight (empty) 8 rds Magazine capacit) 75 inLength omiddoterall 457 inLength of barrel 8 grainsWeight of proiectile 1380 fpsMuzzle velocity 50 vds Effective range Fr~nt-bladeSights Rear-Fixed open U notch
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middot-bull 762-mm SHPAGIN PPSH Ml94I SUBMACHINE GUN
The PPSH MI941 is simple in design The receiver and perfoshyrated barrel jacket are each made of a single stamping The barrel jacket incorporates a simple built-in muzzle brake-compensator The bolt assembly has a fixed firing pin and a one-piece extractor vorkshymanship on the weapon is rough with little machining except on working surfaces
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight wo mag 77 lbs Maximum effective range Weight of loaded drum mag 44 lbs Weight of loaded box mag 98 lbs Length of barrel 106 in Length overall 33 in
Single shot Short bursts Long bursts
330 yds 220 yds l 10 yds
Mag capacity Drum- 71 rds Box- 35 rds
Muzzle velocity 1600 fps Effective rate of fire
Semi-automatic Short bursts Long bursts
30 rds per min 70 rds per min
JOO rds per min
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SUDAEV PPS Ml943 SUBMACHINE GUN762-mm bullery simpllt b low-back The PS Mll-l3 Submachine Gun is a It has a
I ct full-automatic shoulder weapon magazme- fed air-coo e to of the receiver when skeleton fltgtldin g should er-stock wh1lch hs ~ stck extended or folded folded 1- hi weapon rn av he hre it I t
CH ARACT poundR ISTICS
66 lbsI e igh t 11middot o magaine 78 lbs I eight ) loaded n againc
I cngth w stock e-- tcndcd 32 6 in 2-l24 in length w stock folded F nlsagazinc capacity 1ilO fpsl1tu lc Clocit1 200 meters (approx 220 yds) Fffecti 1middotc range JOO rds per min radica l rate of fire
teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
front - post type adiusta ) e __ a l bullmiddotd f 100 meters and 200 meters Rear - two aperture sight s g1id1tatc or
(apprnx 110 and 220 ya rds)
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
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ti-tank RIFLE
I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
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teh ts middot I l I t 111 y and horizontally
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762-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml89l30 Rifle
The Ml891~0 rifle is a manually-operated bolt-action and magazine-fed rifle of conventional designmiddot taking a five-round clip of rimmed i62-mm (Caliber 30) cartridges It is a simple somewhat roughly-made but extremely serviceable weapon The standard inshyfan try version has an overlong barrel by US standards which is six inches longer than that of the US Caliher 30 M-1 rifle Its defects are a slow rate of combat aimed fire (IO rounds per minute) and its inconvenient length
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight with bayonet 99 lbs Weight w o bayonet 858 lbs Length w o bayonet 59 in Effective rarlge
600 meters- (approx 660 yards) with telescopic sight 400 meters-(approx 440 yards) with iron sights
11 uzzle velocity 2838 fps
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Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
Ml89i 30 rifle Th ~m _ca bme is essentially a shortened M middot e act10n 1s I1891 30 rifle The onl dff exact_ y the same as that of the Ml 92427 is 40 _ erence is that the length of the
m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
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This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
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Overall length 3 2~
65-mm (256 in) ME1Jl38 (19Q5) INFANTRY RIFLE_ is claimed for the long nfle
An extreme range of 2400 meter~- are that they are only lind 2000 meters for the short nfle m icauons
accurate to 500 yards
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm ( 256 in) Calibre Lung-4 ft 2Y2 i_nLength overall Short-3 ft 2Y2 m
Long- 8 lb 12 ozs (w o bayonet) Weight Short- 8 lb (w o bayonet)
lixed vertical box Magazine r rds Magazine capaci ty h removable dust cover Bolt Mauser type fitted _wit
b ksight graduated to-Sights Ladder type ac Long-400-2 400 meters
Short-400-2000 meters
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77-mm (303 in) TYPE 99 (1939) INFANTRY RIFLE
The _general appearance of this rifle is similar to the familiar 65-mm MEIJI 38 but sight modifications have been incorporated making it easier handled and a better finished weapon A wire monopod is fitted to the lower band and rotates forward to catch on the stock when not in use
Hinged wings 2in Jong are attached to left and right side of the backsight slide providing lead when engaging moving targets
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibre 77 mm (303 in) Length overall 3 ft 8 in Weight (unloaded wsling) 88 lbs Magazine Fixed vertical box Magazine capacity 5 rds Bol t Action Mauser type-fitted with removable dust cover Sight Ladder type backsight graduated from-
300-1500 meters Muzzle velocity 2369 fps
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SLING SWIVEL
65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
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m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
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This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
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65-mm (256 in) MEIJI 44 (1911) CARBINE
This rifle although similar in action and general design to the MEIJI 38 has several modifications A permanently attached foldshying bayonet has been added to the normal MEIJI 38 infantry rifle combined with a shortening of the stock barrel and backsight A tapered spike-type bayonet which is grooved top and bottom is hinged to the bayonet base The bayonet base which is also the nose cap of the rifle is fitted with two bayonet standards one at rearshyJocking in folded position and another at the front locking in ex-
tended position
CHARACTERISTICS
65 mm (256 in) Calibre
875 lbWeight Overall length
38 in (bayonet folded) 5163 in(bayonet extended) 1937 inLength of barrel Uniform RH
Rifling 5 rdsMagazine capacity 400-2000 Meters
Sights
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7middot62-mm MOSSIN-NAGANT Ml92427 CARBINE The Mi92427 7 62- _
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m compa1ed to the 59 in of the Ml89 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (loaded) length overrallmiddot 79 lbs length of barr~I- 398 in Magazine capaciy ~01 in Sightsmiddot F rds
middot ront-as on Ml89l 30 rifle Rear -tano-ent k f bull h o a wit U-notch graduated from-100 1000
Muzzle velocity meters (approx 110 to 1100 yds) to
Effective rate of firemiddot 2650 fps Maximum effective range J() aimed shots per min
Approx 400 yds
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145-mm SIMINOV PTRS-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Top 145-mm SIMbullNOV PTRS-l94l A
Bottom 145-mm DETYAREV PTRD-1941 An
nti-tank RIFLE
ti-tank RIFLE
I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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This is a gas-operated magazine-fed semi-automatic weapon It is bipod-mounted and is fitted with a muzzle-brake Normally a fiveshyround clip is inserted through the bottom of the magazine but it is posisble to load single rounds through the top of the action with the
bolt retracted
CHARACTERISTICS
Penetration145-mm(57 in)Caliber Against armor plate at46l lbsWt (unloaded) 30deg from normal83 inLgt overall 110 yds 118 in532 inLgt of barrel 330 yds 108 in
5 rdsMag capacity 550 yds 098 in3350 fps Muzzle velocity
10 to 15 rds per minEffective rate of fire Effective maximum range
Against moving lightly armored vehicles 550 yds Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Top 145-mm SIMbullNOV PTRS-l94l A
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I45-mm DEGTYAREV PTRD-1941 ANTI-TANK RIFLE
This is a single-shot ant t k with automatic ejection 1- ~n b_wepon usmg a turning bolt action padded shoulder and ch~ek _is ipo -n_10unted and is fitted with a and extraction a d middot piece Dunng recoil the bolt is unlocked the weapon maken t e1ec~10n are automatic The overall length of
s 1 aw ward to transport
CHARACTERISTICS
Peneration Caliber w 145-mm (57 in) Against armor plate at L t (unloaded) 381 lbs 30deg from normal
gt overall 79 in l 10 yds-118 in Lgt of barrel 53 2 - 330 yds -108 in Capacit bull middot mM Ymiddot Smgle round 550 yds-098 in uzzl~ velocity Approx 3350 fps ffecue maximum range
Agamst moving lightlyshyarmored vehicles 550 yds
Against fixed ground targets 880 yds
Effective rate of fire 8 to IO rds per min (2-man crew)
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762-mm DEGTYAREV DP LIGHT MACHINE GUN
The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
Ml91 Al
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
per second per second
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
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The DP is a gas-operated air-cooled full-automatic drum fed weapon fired from a bipod It is a simple dependable weapon howmiddot eyer it is somewhat inconvenient to carry and its 47-round drum magazine is heavy complicated and diffinlt to load and assemble Jhe DP has a removable barrel and a unique safety that is located just to the rear of the trigger guard The weapon is always safe until t he hand grasps the stock ready to fire This is similar in funcshytion to the grip-safety on the U S Pistol Caliber 45 Ml911 or
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CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (with bipod and empty drum) 24 lbs
Weight of empty magazine 375 lbs
Length (overall) 505 in
Length of barrel 2378 in
Capacity of drum magazine 47 rds
(Tank drum) 97 rds
Practical rate of fire (short bursts) 80 rds per min 800 meters-Effective range Ground targets up to
(approx 880 yds)
AA targets up to 500 metersshy(approx 1650 ft)
Muzzle veloci ty Ball-API-
2771 ft 2762 ft
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762-mm MAXIM Ml910 HEAVY MACHINE GUN
This is ~he standard 762-mm (Ca liber 30) heavy machine gun It 1s a recoil-operated gas-assisted water-cooled belt-fed automatic weapon on either of two types of mounLs The Universa l Ml931 mount is readily convertible to an AA mount The older Sokolov moun t is not so convertible Both mounts are wheeled the wheels on the Ml 9 I mount are removable Steel shields arc sometimes used
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight of gun and Ml931 tripod (w o water) 1163 lbs
Weight of gun and Sokolov mount 126 lbs Length of gun (overall) 435 in Length of barrel 284 in Capacity of belt 20 rltls Practical rate of fire 2i0 to 300 rds per min Effective ranges Ground targets up to 3500 metcrs-(aprox 5900 yds)
AA targets up to 1500 mcters-(approx 49j0 ft) Muzzle velocity 2854 ft per second
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50-mm Ml938 MORTAR
The MI938 consists of a smooth-bore tube a bipod and a small oval base plate Range adjustments are made by rotating a sleeve attached to the base of the tube The bipod which superficially reshysembles the bipod of the US 60-mm Mortar M-2 allows two fixed elevations 45 degrees and 75 degrees Two milled slots marked 45deg and 75deg are provided for the mounting of the sight A rectangular base plate usually is substituted for the small oval base plate during mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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120-mm Ml938 REGIMENTAL MORTAR
This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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76-mm FIELD GUN Ml942 ZIS 3 The MI 942 Z lS 3 is a dual role gun for field and anti-tank
purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
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CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 50-mm ( 197 in ) Weight (with oval Firing position-265 lbs
base plate) Traveling position-34 lbs Weight Tube-83 lbs
Bipod-53 lbs Base plate (oval)-128 lbs
Length of bore (at 224 in maximum range)
Dimensions of base plate 105 by 7 in (oval)
Maximum range At 45 deg elevation-875 yds At 75deg elevation-440 yds
Traverse -7deg at 45 deg -16deg at 75deg
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82-mm Ml936 and Ml937 BATTALION MORTAR
The MI936 82-mm mortar is practically identical to the US 81-mm mortar M-1 Ammunition is of conventional fin-stabilized tear drop design resembling standard US 81-mm rounds A primary cartridge and six increments are used
The MI937 is a modification of the Ml936 using a round base plate The bipod adjusting nut and connecting rod are located on the right rather than the left leg Although a small rectangular base plate may be substituted in mountain operations
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber Wt (w round
82-mm (3 23 in) Dia of base plate base plate) Total traverse
228 in 60
Traveli~g 1345 lbs Elevation 40deg to 85deg Firing 1263 lbs Maximum range 3400 yds
Weight 1 ube 408 lbs Bipod 399 lbs Base plate (round)
428 lbs
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This mortar is a conventionally designed smooth bore weapon designed for high angle fire It employs a two-wheeled limber and may be either gravity or trigger fired Ammunition is fitted with a primary cartridge and six increments A two-wheeled ammunition trailer carrying 20 rounds often is towed in tandem with the mortar
CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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purpose The gun has a two baffle muzzle brake pneumatic tire ci sings filled with sponge rubber mounted on semi-disk wheels The gun has a light tubular split -trail carriage
CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
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CHARACTERISTICS
Weight Firing pos1t10nshy 617 lbs Traveling positionshy 1082 lbs
Weight Tube- 220 lbs Bipod- 137 lbs Base plate- 207 lbs
Length of Tube (with base cap) 7344 in Maximum range 6500 yds Total traverse 3deg at 45deg Elemiddotation +45deg to
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CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity 2231 ft per second
Maximum range 14200 yds Weight of projectile 137 lbs Length of barrel 126 in
Elevation -5deg to plus 37deg Traverse 50deg Weight in action 2649 lbs
122-mm HOWITZER Ml938
The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
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Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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The MI938 Howitzer is a highly mobile modern split trail
weapon of good performance
~HARACTERISTICS
Caliber Length of tube Length overall (traveling) weght in action Traverse Elevation Muzzle velocity Maximum range Rate of fire Weight of Projectile
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122-mm 9 ft 2 in 19 ft 7 in 4950 lbs 50deg -3deg to plus 65deg I 690 ft per second 12980 yds 5 to 6 rds per min 47 lbs
45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml937
The 45-mm Anti-Tank Gun is a modern designed split trailed rubber tired gun The tube is short and is fitted with a vertical sliding breechblock The trails are of tubular steel with the spades permanently attached The gun may be towed by a Jeep by two horses or by an armored tractor
CHARACTERISTICS
45-mm Length of middottube 6 ft 95 in Weight in action 1144 lbs Traverse
Caliber
60deg Elevation -8deg to rlus 65deg Muzzle Velocity HE llOO ft per second
AP 2500 ft per second
Rate of fire 25 t 30 rds per min
Penetration AP 2 in at 0deg at 500 yds Penetration Sub Caliber 22 in at 0deg at 800 yds
Weight of projectile HE-47 AP-31
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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45-mm ANTI-TANK GUN Ml942
This weapon is a modification of the Ml937 and can easily be distinguished by its much longer tube The shield carriage and trail are identical to the Ml937
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 45-mm Weight in action 1254 lbs Rate of fire 30 rds per min Muzzle Velocity AP 2690 ft per second Muzzle Velocity Sub caliber 3500 ft per second Penetration AP 48 in at 0deg at 500 yds Weight of projectile AP-31 HE-47
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37-mm ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN Ml939
The 37-mm Antiaircraft Gun Ml939 is used extensively The weapon is mounted on a four wheeled carriage that is equipped with pneumatic tires
CHARACTERISTICS
Caliber 37-mm Length of tube 7 ft 75 in Weight in action 4400 lbs Traverse 360deg Elevation +5deg +85deg Muzzle velocity 2950 ft per second Maximum vertical range 19600 ft Rate of fire 160-180 rounds per min Types of ammunition used Fragmentation Weight of projectile 16 lbs
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One 45 mm gun (L 45) with coaxial 762 mm DT MG Two 6 cyl petrol engines total output 170 metric HP
Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
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Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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Armament
Engine Drive Front sprocket
5 single rubber-tired bogie wheels each side independentshySuspension ly sprung on torsion bars 3 return rollers each side
Performance Max speed (roads) 28mph
(cross country) 14mph
Radius of action (roads) 280mi
( cross country) 186 mi
Gradient 34deg 2 ft 2 inStep 3ftFording Depth 5 ft 11 in
Communication W T transmitter and receiver Trench
T-70 LIGHT TANK
The points of recognition of the Light Tank T-70 are (1) five small bogie wheels and three return rollers on each side front sprocket and rear idler (2) flat angular turret set to left of center with a large rounded rolling type of mantlet (3) the hull is high with a long sloping glads plate The hull side armor is vertical
CHARACTERISTICS
Wt in action 9 tons Armor Turret Crew 2 (Cmdr-Gunner amp Driver) Front-60 mm rounded Dimensions Sides -35 mm at 25deg
Lgt overall (incl gun) 14 ft Oin Rear -35 mm at 30deg Width overall 7 ft 8 in Roof-IO mm horizontal Hgt overall 6 ft 8 in Ground Clearance 11frac34 in
Hull and Supeutructure Front- 35 mm at 60deg Sides - 16 mm vertical Rear - 25 mm at 50deg and 72deg Bellyshy IO mm approx horizontal Roof- 10 mm horizontal
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MEDIUM TANK T-34 (w85-mm gun)
The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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The points of recognition of the Medium T-34 85 Tank are I Five large double-type rubber tired bogie wheels evenly
spaced on each side extending from bottom to top track
2 Hull is symmetrical high sloped and has auxiliary fuel tanks located above the tracks on- either side aft of the turret
3 The turret is non-angular generally rounded and oval in p lan with an overhang in the rear It has a commanders cupola in the left side of the turret top and hand holds around the sides
4 The tank has rear driving sprocket and front idler 5 The main armament is unusually long and the mantlet is well
molded rounded and symmetrical
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CHARACT ERISTICS
29 tons 5 (Comuiander gunner loader h ull gunner
Weight in action
Crew and driver)
Dimensions Length overall ( incl gun) 24 ft 8frac12 in
Width 9 ft 10 in
Height 8 ft 2y2 in 1 ft 4 inGround clearance
Armor Turret
Front 55 mm at 20deg
Sides 55 mm at 20deg
Rear 50 mm at 25deg
Roof 20 mm horizontal
Hull and superstructure Front 4 mm at 60deg and 50deg Sides 45 mm at 40deg and vertical
Rear 4 mm at 45deg and 50deg
Roof 30 mm horizontal
Belly 20 mm horizontal
Armament One 85 mm gun and coaxial 762 mm DT MG Second 762 mm MG
offside of glads plate V-12 diesel type V2 output 495 BHP at 1800 rpmEngine
Drive Rear sprocket Suspension Christie type 5 double rubber-tired bogie wheels each
side and no return rollers
Performance Max speed (roads) 25 mph approx
(cross country) 11 to 15 mph
Radius of action (roads) 186 mi les approx
(cross country) 99 miles approx bull
Gradient 25deg approx 2 ft 2 inStep
Fording Depth 3 ft 10 in
Trench 9 ft 2 in Communication W T transmitter and receiver and intercommunishy
cation
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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Ranges With full bomb load 420 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Without bomb load 760 Nautical miles at 160 knots
Armament 23mm guas 2 in wing 127 mm guns 2 in wing
I in power turret in rear of cockpit 20mm gun 132 mm rockets 8 under wing
Bomb Load 550 lb bombs 4
220 lb bombs 6 I JO lb bombs 8
Armor Bullet proof windsh ield Armor in rear of gunner Fuselage from rear of cockpit forward is sheathed in 65 mm armor Fuel tanks are protected
IL-10 Attack Bomber IL-10 ATTACK BOMBER
The IL-IO is a single engine low wing close support ground attack bomber The fuselage is oval and of all-metal construction The ou ter section of the wing has a slightly swept back leading edge The trailing edge sweeps forward from the root fillets and the wing tips are almost square The tail unit includes a cantilever stabil izer with short taper on leading edge and a single fin and rudder Landshying gear is retractable and conventional
CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications Span 45 ft 4 in Length 37 ft
Crew 2-Pilot and Gunner Performance
Maximum speed 270 knots at 6000 ft Cruising speed 217 knots Economical speed 160 knots Climb 55 min to 10000 t Service Ceilings 29000 ft with normal load Take-off distance over 50 ft I 500 ft into zero wind
obstacle Fuel (US gals)
Maximum speed 195 Cruising speed l08
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