Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-30
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The Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-30 (Russian: Грязев-Шипунов ГШ-6-30)[2] is a Russian 30 mm rotary cannon aircraft-mounted and naval autocannon used by Soviet and later CIS military aircraft. The GSh-6-30 fires a 30×165mm, 390 g (13+3⁄4 oz) projectile.[3]
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Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-30 | |
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Type | Rotary cannon |
Place of origin | Soviet Union |
Service history | |
In service | 1975–present |
Production history | |
Designer | KBP |
Manufacturer | KBP |
Specifications | |
Mass | 149 kg (328 lb) Projectile: 390 g (13¾ oz) |
Length | 2,040 millimetres (6.69 ft) |
Shell | 30×165mm |
Caliber | 30 mm (1.18 in) |
Barrels | 6 |
Action | Gas actuated, electrically fired |
Rate of fire | 4,000–6,000 rounds/min[1] |
Muzzle velocity | 845 m/s (2,770 ft/s)[citation needed] |
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