Cannon Types from 1900s - Modern

Anti-tank guns

These guns were used to penetrate the thick outer armor of the tanks. These guns were finally found adequate in WWII. But since WWII these guns have been replaced by recoil-less guns and rockets.

37mm PAK36
Made in: Germany
Year made: 1936
Caliber: 1.45 in (37 mm)
Projectile type: shells
Max firing range: 2500 ft/sec (762 m/sec)
Battles: WWII (World War II)

Anti-aircraft guns

These guns were first introduced in WWI (World War I). These guns allowed high angled shots which made them great AA (Anti- Aircraft) guns. By WWII (World War II) there were two types of AA guns - heavy, single shot guns and - Light, fast firing guns

88mm FLAK36
Made in: Germany
Year made: 1936 
Caliber: 3.46 in (88 mm)
Max firing range: 26,250 ft (8000 m)
Battles: WWII (World War II)