The 23x152B mm used by the USSR/CIS in the VYa-23 Aircraft Gun on the Ilyushin Il-2 ground attack aircraft and in the 2A7 and 2A14 autocannons on the ZU-23 anti-aircraft gun series and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka", among others. Note that the ammunition for the VYa-23 Aircraft Gun uses a brass case and is not functionally interchangeable with the steel case ammunition of the modern ZU-23 anti-aircraft gun series. These two weapon systems use different headspace sizes, therefore requiring ammunition of slightly different dimensions. While it is not in use in the main anti-aircraft weapons of the modern USSR, being replaced by the 30x165mm, it is still in service with the Russian Marines and many other countries.
23×152 mm cartridge, drill round
| Specifications: | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions: | 23×152 mm Belted |
| Muzzle Velocity: | 970-980 mps (from 2A7 & 2A14) |
| Bullet Weight: | 184-190 grams |
| Bullet Types: | OZ/OFZ (HEI), OZT/OFZT (HEI-T), BZ/BZT (API/API-T) |
| Weapon Systems: | Volkov-Yartsev VYa-23, 2A7, 2A14. |
| Applications: | ZU-23, ZSU-23-4 "Shilka", BMP-23, BTR-94, others. |
See also[]
- 23x115 mm, used mainly in fighter airplanes
References[]
- Koll, Christian (2009). Soviet Cannon - A Comprehensive Study of Soviet Arms and Ammunition in Calibres 12.7mm to 57mm. Austria: Koll. p. 181 and 195. ISBN 978-3-200-01445-9. http://www.russianammo.org.
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