Dragon 7.5cm Leichtgeschutz

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Hi

How commonly used was this recoilless gun? The kit is good value and I’m considering getting it for an Italian theatre diorama but I can’t find any in-action pictures. For that matter, any reference on this weapon is hard to come by.

Thanks

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Photos of this weapon are hard to find. Here is a shot of the 10.5 LG 40 in use;

One source I have lists 450 7.5cm LG 40 were produced. These were an air-drop weapon for use by Fallschirmjager troops. They were used to good effect during the Battle of Crete.

Here is a shot of the 7.5cm LG 40;

3

I believe there is one in Aberdeen. It looks the same, but I might be wrong.

4

There is some variation in the wheels and undercarriage, as well as minor changes on the barrel. I don’t have much information available on this weapon.