M2 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Gun
United States
— 1943-1945 —
Type: 90 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
Weight: 32,300 lbs (16 tons)
Rate of Fire: 28 rounds per minute
Range 33.800 ft (vertical), 56,670 ft (Horizontal)
Ammunition: High explosive, Armor Piercing and Proximity Fuzed Shells
Crew: 10
The M2 anti-Aircraft Gun was the equivalent of the German 88 mm. It was known as the _Triple Threat Gun" due to its capability to be deployed as an anti-tank, anti-aircraft or infantry support weapon. The M2 played a central role in the defeat of the V-1 "flying bomb" menace in the European Theater of World War II. Of the over 5000 V-1s sent over Antwerp, 90 mm batteries destroyed all but 211.
The Louisiana National Guard 769th and 527th Anti-Aircraft Battalions used guns like this just after World War II.
SN:29365; Object ID# 66216
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II.
Location. 29° 57.527′ N, 90° 0.389′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Lower Ninth Ward. Marker can be reached from Chenault Boulevard near North Claiborne Avenue (State Highway 39). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4209 Chenault Boulevard, New Orleans LA 70117, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. ZPU 4 (here, next to this marker); D7-K Bulldozer
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More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Jackson Barracks base. The Ansel M. Stroud Jr. Military History & Weapons Museum is located on site. Museum is opened M-Sat 10-4. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,419 times since then and 299 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
