QF45mm

QF45mm is a British anti-tank gun that was developed during World War II. It was designed to provide infantry support against heavily armored vehicles and fortifications. The QF45mm was a recoilless gun, meaning it did not have a barrel that moved during firing, which made it more compact and easier to transport than traditional artillery pieces. The gun was mounted on a wheeled chassis, allowing it to be quickly deployed and repositioned on the battlefield. It was equipped with a 45mm smoothbore barrel and fired a high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) projectile. The QF45mm was effective against a variety of armored targets, including tanks and armored personnel carriers. It was widely used by the British Army and other Allied forces during the war, particularly in North Africa and Italy. The QF45mm played a significant role in countering the threat posed by German and Italian armored vehicles, contributing to the Allied victory in World War II.