Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2
The Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2 or GSh-2-30 is a Soviet dual-barrel autocannon developed for use on certain ground attack military aircraft and helicopters. The cannon is not related to the Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1, but is a recoil-operated cannon using the Gast principle, like the Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23L. The GSh-30-2 was designed for the Sukhoi Su-25 ground attack plane, it can also be carried in external gun pods and mounted on the Pakistani-Chinese JF-17 Thunder. It measures 2,044 × 222 × 195 mm, with a barrel length of 1500 mm and a weight of 105 kg.
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Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2
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The Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2 or GSh-2-30 is a Soviet dual-barrel autocannon developed for use on certain ground attack military aircraft and helicopters. The cannon is not related to the Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1, but is a recoil-operated cannon using the Gast principle, like the Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23L. The GSh-30-2 was designed for the Sukhoi Su-25 ground attack plane, it can also be carried in external gun pods and mounted on the Pakistani-Chinese JF-17 Thunder. It measures 2,044 × 222 × 195 mm, with a barrel length of 1500 mm and a weight of 105 kg.
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The GSh-30K is a modified version with 2400 mm long water-cooled barrels, a variable rate of fire, and dimensions of 2,944 × 222 × 195 mm. It is used on a fixed mounting on late model Mil Mi-24 helicopters, e.g. the Mi-24P.
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• Name — Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2 • Type — Dual-barrel aircraft autocannon • Is Ranged — yes • Is Explosive — yes • Is Artillery — yes • Is Missile — yes • Service — 1981–present • Designer — KBP • Manufacturer — KBP • Weight — GSh-30-2: 105 kg GSh-30-2k: 126 kg • Length — GSh-30-2: 2044 mm GSh-30-2k: 2944 mm • Part Length — GSh-30-2: 1500 mm GSh-30-2k: 2400 mm • Cartridge — 30×165mm • Caliber — 30mm • Barrels — 2 • Action — Gast principle • Rate — 1,000-3,000 rpm • Velocity — 870 m/s • Max Range — ~1,800m
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Variants
• GSh-30-2 • GSh-30-2K
Specifications (GSh-30-2)
Specifications (GSh-30-2)
• Manufacturer: KBP Instrument Design Bureau • Type: dual-barrel autocannon • Caliber: 30×165mm, electrically primed • Operation: recoil operation • Length: 2,044 mm • Barrel Length: 1,500 mm • Weight (complete): 105 kg • Rate of fire: 1,000–3,000 rpm • Muzzle velocity: 870 m/s • Projectile weight: 390 g • Mounting platforms: Sukhoi Su-25 "Frogfoot"
Specifications (GSh-30-2K)
Specifications (GSh-30-2K)
• Manufacturer: KBP Instrument Design Bureau • Type: dual-barrel autocannon • Caliber: 30×165mm • Operation: recoil operation • Length: 2,944 mm • Barrel Length: 2,400 mm • Weight (complete): 126 kg • Rate of fire: 300 rpm (low) – 2,000–2,600 rpm (high) • Muzzle velocity: 940 m/s • Projectile weight: 390 g • Mounting platforms: Mil Mi-24P "Hind", Sukhoi Su-25 “Frogfoot”
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