Description

The Karl series of mortars Ger..t 040 were built by the German during the WWII. The gun was ordered to Rheinmetall by German army in June 1937. Designed to use in the campaign against France Maginot line. The mortar barrel had a length of 5108mm (L/8.44) with a calibre of 60cm.This self-propelled gun were called Karl Ger..t. The first vehicle entered serviced in November 1940 and got the name Adam. The next three vehicles were delivered until May 1941 and got the names Eva, Thor and Odin. These four vehicles were sent to Rssia with the 833heavy artillery detachment on 22.June 1941.