37mm (61K) AAA

The Soviet 37mm 61-K was an automatic anti-aircraft gun introduced before the Second World War. It provided a heavier shell than rifle-caliber weapons while remaining suitable for mobile light-air-defense units. The weapon served widely during the war and influenced later production and foreign use. Like comparable anti-aircraft guns, its effectiveness depended on observation, crew training, ammunition supply, and the difficulty of tracking fast-moving targets; it was not a radar-guided missile system despite later air-defense developments.

The automatic cannon provided mobile formations and defended sites with a lighter alternative to heavy antiaircraft guns. Its crews required accurate range judgment and coordinated fire, while its usefulness against ground targets added a secondary battlefield role.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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