german super heavy self-propelled mortar 540 mm collectors models gaso.line / quarter kit
german super heavy self-propelled mortar 540 mm collectors models gaso.line / quarter kit in june 1937, the waffenamt ordered a self-propelled version of the 60cm siege mortar to be built. general karl becker of the artillery was heavily involved in its development, hence the sobriquet karl used to describe it. the driving trials were held at unterlüss in may 1940, and delivery of six production vehicles occurred between november 1940 and august 1941. in february 1941, discussions were undertaken on ways to increase the weapon's range. in may 1942, 54cm barrels (gerät 041) were ordered for the six production vehicles. at a conference with hitler in march 1943, it was stated that the first 54cm gerät 041 would be delivered by june 1943, a second in july, and a third by mid-august. the 60cm and 54cm barrels were designed to be interchangeable, based on the ammunition at hand and range of the target. in 1945, us forces captured vehicle no. ii with a 60cm mortar, and vehicle no. v with a 54cm. german super heavy self-propelled mortar 540 mm collectors models gaso.line / quarter kit morser mortar karl thor zui mörser
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