Designed to engage enemy aircraft, many automatic cannons saw ample use against other type of targets. Their high-velocity shots were lethal against enemy lightly armoured or soft-skinned vehicles, not to mention against infantry.

The standard light anti-aircraft weapon of the German armed forces was the 20mm Flak 38, and was widely used by all services. It could fire about 120 rounds per minute, including reloading time.

Contains 1 metal anti-aircraft gun and 3 crew.