20mm RK M/31

History

20 mm AA Machine Cannon M/31 (also known as M/38 was a 20 mm rapid fire autocannon was originally built by Colonel V. H. O. Madsen of the Royal Danish Army and produced by the Dansk Industri Syndikat (DISA). The gun, which could be adapted to several tactical uses, was a primary weapon of the military of Denmark. It was also exported to numerous countries around the world because of its versatility. The cannon was built at the DISA works in Herlev near Copenhagen. The company supplied several different types of mountings with the weapon which allowed it to be employed in a variety roles such as aerial defences, anti-tank warfare or on naval ships.

Used on

Armored cars and Nuoli-class fast gunboats.

Part description

Shown in two projection: from the front (on the left) and from the side (on the right)