37mm
37 mm refers to a class of firearms and artillery calibers with a bore diameter of 37 millimeters (about 1.46 inches). The designation has been applied to several families of autocannons and anti-tank guns used by various nations, particularly in the interwar period and the early years of World War II. Weapons of this caliber were commonly employed in light anti-tank roles, as anti-aircraft guns, and in some armored vehicles.
In practice, 37 mm weapons offered a balance between rate of fire, recoil, and payload, but their
Technical characteristics varied by model but typically included a high-velocity round, a variety of armor-piercing and
Beyond military use, the 37 mm designation appears in civilian contexts as riot or launch systems that