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Solothurn S-18/1000

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The Solothurn S-18/1000 was a 20mm German-designed anti-tank rifle manufactured in Switzerland and used during the Second World War. It was a variant of the earlier S-18/100 modified for higher muzzle velocity and a larger cartridge, though the more powerful ammunition produced significant recoil for the gunner and the weapon's size made it difficult to carry. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Caliber
20mm 1
Caliber
20×138mmB 2
Service Status
Retired 1
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Small Arm 1
Weapon Class
small arm 1
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Operated By

Finnish Defence Forces, Armed Forces and Units
Source Wikipedia: Solothurn S-18/1000
Wehrmacht, Armed Forces and Units
Source Wikipedia: Solothurn S-18/1000

Used In

World War II, Wars
Source Wikipedia: Solothurn S-18/1000
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Solothurn S-18/1000
  • Lead
    The Solothurn S18-1000 20 mm was a German anti-tank rifle designed and manufactured in Switzerland and used during the Second World War.
  • Infobox: caliber
    20 mm
  • Lead section
    The Solothurn S18-1000 20 mm was a German anti-tank rifle designed and manufactured in Switzerland and used during the Second World War.
  • Used In: World War II, infobox wars field: 'World War II'
  • Operated By: Finnish Defence Forces, Users section
    Finland: 1 S-18/1100 in 1942
  • Operated By: Wehrmacht, Users section
    Nazi Germany: as 2cm Panzerabwehrbüchse 785 (i), (h) or (s) (depending if ex-Italian, ex-Dutch or bought from Switzerland)
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2. Wikidata: Solothurn S-18/1000
Wikidata Q4529850, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
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