Production Numbers
Thousands of 88 mm guns were produced throughout the war in various models and mounts.
| pre-war | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37 | 2,459 | 183 | 1,130 | 1,998 | 3,052 | 4,712 | 6,482 | 738 | 20,754 |
| 8.8 cm Flak 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 122 | 290 | 96? | 556 |
| 10.5 cm Flak 38/39 | ? | 38 | 290 | 509 | 701 | 1,220 | 1,331 | 92 | more than 4,181 |
| 12.8 cm Flak 40 (including twins) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 298 | 664 | 98 | 1,125 |
Comparing to other artillery types, in December 1943, German industry made for example 570 heavy (caliber 88–128 mm) flak guns, 1020 field artillery pieces (caliber 75–210 mm), and 1300 tank guns, anti-tank guns, plus self-propelled guns.
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