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List of articles in "Device" category - Page 268

VDP cloche

The VDP cloche was an element of the Maginot Line fortifications. A cloche (bell) was a fixed and non-retractable firing position made of a thick iron casting which shielded its […]


LG cloche

The LG cloche was a defensive element common to many Maginot Line ouvrages. The fixed cupola was deeply embedded into the concrete on top of a combat block with only […]


AC 37 anti-tank gun

The AC 37 was a French anti-tank gun of 37mm caliber developed by the Ateliers de Puteaux. It was principally used in the ouvrages and casemates of the Maginot Line […]


AC 47 anti-tank gun

The AC 47 was a French anti-tank gun of 47mm caliber. It was principally used in the ouvrages and casemates of the Maginot Line in the late 1930s; another version […]


Gward revolver

The Gward is the name of a series of .38-caliber Polish revolvers designed by engineers from the state-run Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna (H. Głowicki W. Koperski S. Ciepielski) and Kombinat Maszyn […]


QF 12-pounder 12 cwt naval gun

The QF 12 pounder 12 cwt gun was a common versatile 3-inch (76 mm) calibre naval gun introduced in 1894 and used until the middle of the 20th century. It […]


Remington Spartan 310

The Remington Spartan 310 is a double-barreled shotgun. It is an over and under gun with one barrel above the other. There are several different models each of them chambered […]


Caracal pistol

The Caracal pistol is a series of semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Caracal International L.L.C. a subsidiary of Tawazun Holding from the United Arab Emirates. Newly arrived on a competitive market […]


YJ-91

YJ-91 is the Chinese version of the Kh-31. YJ is short for Ying Ji (Yingji 鹰击) meaning eagle strike. After purchasing 200 Kh-31Ps from Russia China decided to develop its […]


Sharpshooter Turret

The Sharpshooter Turret was developed by BAE Systems (FMC and later United Defense) in 1980. In 1995-1997 it was updated for production by BAE Systems and FNSS Defence Systems. The […]


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