Shipunov 2A42

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.

This article is about the autocannon. For modular one-man turret that utilises it, see 2A42 Cobra.

2А42 on the Mil Mi-28N helicopter
Typeautocannon
Place of originSoviet Union
Service history
In service1980–present
Used byRussia
Production history
DesignerKBP
Designed1970s
ManufacturerTulamashzavod
Produced1980
Variants2А72
Specifications
Mass115 kilograms (254 lb)
Length3.027 m (9 ft 11.2 in)
Barrel length2,416 millimetres (95.1 in)
Cartridge30 × 165
Caliber30 mm
Barrels1
ActionGas-operated
Rate of fire200 to 300 rds/min (low)
550-800 rds/min (high)
Muzzle velocity960 metres per second (3,100 ft/s)
Effective firing range2,000 metres (2,200 yd) (AP-T)
Maximum firing range4,000 metres (4,400 yd) (HEI)
Feed systemTwin feed
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