Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-30
The Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-30 (Russian: Грязев-Шипунов ГШ-6-30) 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.
| Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-30 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Muzzle velocity | 845 m/s (2,770 ft/s) |
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