rnixartillery Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 A new arrival to the collection which is most welcome, a very complete and original 120mm Battalion Anti-Tank Gun L2. There are not that many of these weapons around these days and most have some part or the other missing so I should think this is one of the best example in the UK. This will be displayed along side the MOBAT but the issue now is whether to go the whole hog and acquire a Wombat and Conbat ............:nut: Rob.......................rnixartillery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleheywoodtanks Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Looks Great ! Well Done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Wow, that must have taken some time to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=b6e_1300469087 The beast in action. Rob.................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 What sort of ammunition does this fire, is it separate components or a one piece round? How is it actually fired as there doesn't seem to be anywhere for the firing pin to be mounted? Rim fired? for want of a better expression! It looked very ungainly behind the carrier, not very well balanced at all being tail heavy. Does the hitch have any affect on the barrel life? and is it rifled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Okay ,well the BAT fires a 120mm fixed HESH (High Explosive Squash Head )Round and weighed just over 59 lbs,remember this weapon was introduced to replace the 17 pdr anti-tank Gun but this was down to development in Ammunition. The round was ignited through an electrical connection so did away with the conventional Firing mechanism. The L2 BAT didn't stay in service for very long partly to the fact the shield made it very cumbersome and difficult to manhandle in the field thus removing the weighty shield and giving us the MOBAT making it quarter of a ton lighter but giving the crew no protection. The hitch did not affect the barrel which is rifled but it was under slung when reborn as the MOBAT. Hope this answers some questions. Rob..................rnixartillery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks Rob. A few more questions for you. I presume the round goes in through the conical end after the breech block is opened/lifted and is held in by breech block and rim as per .303 cartridges. When it is fired does a portion of the propellant gas get diverted out the back to counteract the recoil? Is the shell case ejected upon opening/lifting the breech block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks Rob. A few more questions for you. I presume the round goes in through the conical end after the breech block is opened/lifted and is held in by breech block and rim as per .303 cartridges. When it is fired does a portion of the propellant gas get diverted out the back to counteract the recoil? Is the shell case ejected upon opening/lifting the breech block? Yes the back blast is expelled through the venturi and it is pretty impressive baring in mind the size of the cartridge and amount of propellant ! :shocked: Once the Breech Block is dropped the conventional shell ejectors remove the spent cartridge from the chamber. Rob................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploughman Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 With the tow hook mounted above the barrel was there a risk of filling the barrel with mud when being taken cross country? Or is a barrel cover fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 With the tow hook mounted above the barrel was there a risk of filling the barrel with mud when being taken cross country?Or is a barrel cover fitted? Yes It would have a barrel plug and a breech/venturi cover fitted when towed. Rob....................rnixartillery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Very very nice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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