Shipunov 2A42
1980 Soviet 30 mm autocannon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the autocannon. For modular one-man turret that utilises it, see 2A42 Cobra.
The Shipunov 2A42 is a Soviet/Russian 30 mm autocannon. It is built by the Tulamashzavod Joint Stock Company and named after A. G. Shipunov [ru].[3]
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Type | autocannon |
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Place of origin | Soviet Union |
Service history | |
In service | 1980–present |
Used by | Russia |
Production history | |
Designer | KBP |
Designed | 1970s |
Manufacturer | Tulamashzavod |
Produced | 1980 |
Variants | 2А72 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 115 kilograms (254 lb) |
Length | 3.027 m (9 ft 11.2 in) |
Barrel length | 2,416 millimetres (95.1 in)[1] |
Cartridge | 30 × 165 |
Caliber | 30 mm |
Barrels | 1 |
Action | Gas-operated |
Rate of fire | 200 to 300 rds/min (low) 550-800 rds/min (high)[2] |
Muzzle velocity | 960 metres per second (3,100 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 2,000 metres (2,200 yd) (AP-T) |
Maximum firing range | 4,000 metres (4,400 yd) (HEI) |
Feed system | Twin feed |
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