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 '''Airborne engagements:'''
-It is pretty straight forward: detect, designate, track, engage. However, again try to avoid trigger happiness. The amount of rounds the AK-630 can put in the air is nowhere near comparable to other AAA systems, but be aware of the overheating and how the enemy plane reacts. A recommended tactic to use while while engaging enemy airborne threats (including bombs and missiles) is fire for seconds in a range of 2-4 seconds. Example: enemy bomber spotted at 8 km - tracking radar locks - engagement begins - trigger is pressed for 1 second - rounds miss and enemy starts to manoeuvre - reaims - trigger is pressed for 2 seconds - aircraft is destroyed. The use of tracking radar makes plane hunting easier, but sometimes tracking radars tend to display a somewhat awkward lead indicator. Use it as a guide but do not solely rely on it. It is really not recommended to utilize the AK-630 in ranges past 5 km, especially because other higher calibre AAA systems will perform much better at long range engagements (especially those with proximity fuze) than a simple 30 mm HE.
+It is pretty straight forward: detect, designate, track, engage. However, again try to avoid trigger happiness. The amount of rounds the AK-630 can put in the air is nowhere near comparable to other AAA systems, but be aware of the overheating and how the enemy plane reacts. A recommended tactic to use while while engaging enemy airborne threats (including bombs and missiles) is fire for seconds in a range of 2-4 seconds. Example: enemy bomber spotted at 8 km - tracking radar locks - engagement begins - trigger is pressed for 1 second - rounds miss and enemy starts to manoeuvre - reaims - trigger is pressed for 2 seconds - aircraft is destroyed. The use of tracking radar makes plane hunting easier, but sometimes tracking radars tend to display a somewhat awkward lead indicator. Use it as a guide but do not solely rely on it. It is really not recommended to utilize the AK-630 in ranges past 5 km, especially because other higher calibre AAA systems will perform much better at long range engagements (especially those with proximity fuse) than a simple 30 mm HE.
 ==== Close range engagements ====

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 === Available ammunition ===
 <!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
-The AK-630 has access to the same HEF-T* and HEF-I* rounds but not AP-T. Be aware as the ammunition carried in the AK-630 is the same as in the AK-230, 2,000 rounds only. Compared to the AK-230, the AK-630 can monstrously eat through those 2,000 rounds within seconds. Compared to other anti-air systems seen at the battle rating, the AK-630 has nothing we have not seen before. It is actually inside the "underpowered" anti-air systems compared to other 30 mm and rotary cannons. However, it compensates the lack of ammo belts with a rate of fire of ~5,000 RPM. Remember, compared to the M61 Vulcan, the AK-630 might lack penetration, but it is still a 30 mm, meaning a heavier round which flies much faster causing much more damage per round compared to the 20 mm. However, due to both systems's rate of dire, the damage done by them is nearly exactly the same as it is a matter of "how many rounds can be put into the enemy" instead of "how much damage can each round inflict".
+The AK-630 has access to the same HEF-T* and HEF-I* rounds but not AP-T. Be aware as the ammunition carried in the AK-630 is the same as in the AK-230, 2,000 rounds only. Compared to the AK-230, the AK-630 can monstrously eat through those 2,000 rounds within seconds. Compared to other anti-air systems seen at the battle rating, the AK-630 has nothing we have not seen before. It is actually inside the "underpowered" anti-air systems compared to other 30 mm and rotary cannons. However, it compensates the lack of ammo belts with a rate of fire of ~5,000 RPM. Remember, compared to the M61 Vulcan, the AK-630 might lack penetration, but it is still a 30 mm, meaning a heavier round which flies much faster causing much more damage per round compared to the 20 mm. However, due to both systems's rate of fire, the damage done by them is nearly exactly the same as it is a matter of "how many rounds can be put into the enemy" instead of "how much damage can each round inflict".
 * '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|HEF-T*|High-explosive fragmentation tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}

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 * '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|HEF-T*|High-explosive fragmentation tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}
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 === Comparison with analogues ===

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 == History ==
-''Design of the AK-630 (A-213) gun system started in 1963. The first prototype was made in 1964 and trials were conducted until 1966. The trials of the complete system with radar and controls went on until 1976 when the system was accepted for service. Production started in 1969 in Tula, with a modified AK-630M (A-213M) system accepted into service in 1979. These systems are the main close-in defense systems on modern Russian ships.''
+''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
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 == History ==
-Design of the AK-630 (A-213) gun system started in 1963. The first prototype was made in 1964 and trials were conducted until 1966. The trials of the complete system with radar and controls went on until 1976 when the system was accepted for service. Production started in 1969 in Tula, with a modified AK-630M (A-213M) system accepted into service in 1979. These systems are the main close-in defense systems on modern Russian ships.
+''Design of the AK-630 (A-213) gun system started in 1963. The first prototype was made in 1964 and trials were conducted until 1966. The trials of the complete system with radar and controls went on until 1976 when the system was accepted for service. Production started in 1969 in Tula, with a modified AK-630M (A-213M) system accepted into service in 1979. These systems are the main close-in defense systems on modern Russian ships.''
-The gun itself is a 6 barrel Gatling gun designated as AO-18. The barrels are in a single block, having exhaust-driven joint automatics. They are belt fed with a flat magazine in the AK-630 and a drum magazine in the AK-630M. These weapons form a part of a complete self-defense system called A-213-Vympel-A, which includes gun, radar, optical and TV control systems. A single MP-123 Vympel system can control two 30 mm guns or one 30 mm and one 57 mm gun. This system can engage air targets at ranges up to 4,000 m (4,400 yards) and surface targets at ranges up to 5,000 m (5,500 yards). The TV control system can detect MTB sized ships at the distance of 75 km (40 nm) and the fighter-size air targets at 7,000 m (7,600 yards). This system is completely automatic and does not require human supervision although it can be directed from optical control posts in case of damage or for firing on shore targets.
+''The gun itself is a 6 barrel Gatling gun designated as AO-18. The barrels are in a single block, having exhaust-driven joint automatics. They are belt fed with a flat magazine in the AK-630 and a drum magazine in the AK-630M. These weapons form a part of a complete self-defense system called A-213-Vympel-A, which includes gun, radar, optical and TV control systems. A single MP-123 Vympel system can control two 30 mm guns or one 30 mm and one 57 mm gun. This system can engage air targets at ranges up to 4,000 m (4,400 yards) and surface targets at ranges up to 5,000 m (5,500 yards). The TV control system can detect MTB sized ships at the distance of 75 km (40 nm) and the fighter-size air targets at 7,000 m (7,600 yards). This system is completely automatic and does not require human supervision although it can be directed from optical control posts in case of damage or for firing on shore targets.''
-The AK-306 (A-219) system was a modification of the AK-630 (A-213) system for use on light ships, like air cushion craft, ekranoplanes and small displacement motor boats. Externally, there was no difference between AK-306 and AK-630 guns, but internally instead of using the exhaust to power the automatics, the AK-306 (A-219) used electricity. This version also lacked radar control, being only optically guided, hence making it less of a anti-missile weapon and more of a surface-to-surface weapon. The design started in 1974 and the system was accepted into service in 1980. By 1986, 125 systems were in service.
+''The AK-306 (A-219) system was a modification of the AK-630 (A-213) system for use on light ships, like air cushion craft, ekranoplanes and small displacement motor boats. Externally, there was no difference between AK-306 and AK-630 guns, but internally instead of using the exhaust to power the automatics, the AK-306 (A-219) used electricity. This version also lacked radar control, being only optically guided, hence making it less of a anti-missile weapon and more of a surface-to-surface weapon. The design started in 1974 and the system was accepted into service in 1980. By 1986, 125 systems were in service.''
-In 1983 a decision to modify the AK-630 systems was made and the design of the AK-630M1-2 "Roy" system started. This weapon uses two AO-18 six barrel blocks, placed one above the other, and its size and weight allowed it to be placed in existing AK-630 positions. The system was tested from 1984 to 1989, but, due to the appearance of the gun-missile systems, it was not put into production. The single example remains installed on the P-44 (Pr. 206.6) missile boat.
+''In 1983 a decision to modify the AK-630 systems was made and the design of the AK-630M1-2 "Roy" system started. This weapon uses two AO-18 six barrel blocks, placed one above the other, and its size and weight allowed it to be placed in existing AK-630 positions. The system was tested from 1984 to 1989, but, due to the appearance of the gun-missile systems, it was not put into production. The single example remains installed on the P-44 (Pr. 206.6) missile boat.''
-In the end of the 1970s the design of the gun-missile system 3M87 "Kortik" was started. This model uses two AO-18 six-barrel blocks and eight 9M311 missile launchers. Unlike the AK-630, the ammunition is not stored under the mount, but in drums next to the barrels. The Kortik control system can control from one to six mounts and has both radar and optical-TV controls. The missiles are supposed to engage targets from 1,500 to 8,000 m (1,600 to 8,750 yards) with the guns taking over at shorter ranges. The missiles weighs 43.6 kg (96 lbs.) each and have a lethal radius of 5 m (16 feet). The trials of the mount started in 1983 and the weapon was accepted into production in 1989 and was installed until 1994. At first, it was intended to replace all of the AK-630 mounts with 3M87 mounts, but the 3M87 was significantly larger and taller than the AK-630 which limited its use to ships that could handle the extra mass.
+''In the end of the 1970s the design of the gun-missile system 3M87 "Kortik" was started. This model uses two AO-18 six-barrel blocks and eight 9M311 missile launchers. Unlike the AK-630, the ammunition is not stored under the mount, but in drums next to the barrels. The Kortik control system can control from one to six mounts and has both radar and optical-TV controls. The missiles are supposed to engage targets from 1,500 to 8,000 m (1,600 to 8,750 yards) with the guns taking over at shorter ranges. The missiles weighs 43.6 kg (96 lbs.) each and have a lethal radius of 5 m (16 feet). The trials of the mount started in 1983 and the weapon was accepted into production in 1989 and was installed until 1994. At first, it was intended to replace all of the AK-630 mounts with 3M87 mounts, but the 3M87 was significantly larger and taller than the AK-630 which limited its use to ships that could handle the extra mass.''
-In the 1990s a new system was started using two AO-18KD six-barrel blocks and eight missiles. It was at different times called Palash or Palma and is currently offered for export sales. This system can use any type of small heat-seeking missiles such as Strela-10, Igla, Stinger and Mistral. It can also use the hyper-velocity laser guided Sosna R missiles. However, with the current state of the Russian economy, it is unknown if the system will ever go into production.
+''In the 1990s a new system was started using two AO-18KD six-barrel blocks and eight missiles. It was at different times called Palash or Palma and is currently offered for export sales. This system can use any type of small heat-seeking missiles such as Strela-10, Igla, Stinger and Mistral. It can also use the hyper-velocity laser guided Sosna R missiles. However, with the current state of the Russian economy, it is unknown if the system will ever go into production.''
-At this moment there are many modernization projects for AK-630, 630M and 306 systems pending, mostly by adding missiles to the sides of the systems. These are aimed for export sales.<ref>http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNRussian_30mm-54_ak-630.php</ref>
+''At this moment there are many modernization projects for AK-630, 630M and 306 systems pending, mostly by adding missiles to the sides of the systems. These are aimed for export sales.''<ref>http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNRussian_30mm-54_ak-630.php</ref>
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
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 === Available ammunition ===
 <!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
-The AK-630 has access to the same HEF-T* and HEF-I* rounds but not AP-T. Be aware as the ammunition carried in the AK-630 is the same as in the AK-230, 2,000 rounds only. Compared to the AK-230, the AK-630 can monstrously eat through those 2,000 rounds within seconds. Compared to other anti-air systems seen at the battle rating, the AK-630 has nothing we have not seen before. It is actually inside the "underpowered" anti-air systems compared to other 30 mm and rotary cannons. However, it compensates the lack of ammo belts with an ROF of ~5,000 RPM. Remember, compared to the M61 Vulcan, the AK-630 might lack penetration, but it is still a 30 mm, meaning a heavier round which flies much faster causing much more damage per round compared to the 20 mm. However, due to both systems ROF, the damage done by them is nearly exactly the same as it is a matter of "how many rounds can be put into the enemy" instead of "how much damage can each round inflict".
+The AK-630 has access to the same HEF-T* and HEF-I* rounds but not AP-T. Be aware as the ammunition carried in the AK-630 is the same as in the AK-230, 2,000 rounds only. Compared to the AK-230, the AK-630 can monstrously eat through those 2,000 rounds within seconds. Compared to other anti-air systems seen at the battle rating, the AK-630 has nothing we have not seen before. It is actually inside the "underpowered" anti-air systems compared to other 30 mm and rotary cannons. However, it compensates the lack of ammo belts with a rate of fire of ~5,000 RPM. Remember, compared to the M61 Vulcan, the AK-630 might lack penetration, but it is still a 30 mm, meaning a heavier round which flies much faster causing much more damage per round compared to the 20 mm. However, due to both systems's rate of dire, the damage done by them is nearly exactly the same as it is a matter of "how many rounds can be put into the enemy" instead of "how much damage can each round inflict".
 * '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|HEF-T*|High-explosive fragmentation tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}}
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 '''Compared to AK-230:'''
-The main difference between both systems is the fact one is a six barrel rotary cannon and the other, two individual cannons. There is not much significant difference between them usage-wise (with the exception of the AK-630 having the ability to be used as a CIWS). However, the increased ROF but the lack of AP-T make this system have a different approach when fighting. While it is able to turn lightly armoured vessels in two seconds into Swiss cheese, the lack of penetration and post-penetration effects make this system not very reliable against heavier targets. The ROF and use of tracers make this gun much easier to use in the anti-air role compared to the AK-230, however, the tracers also provide a really clear warning for the pilots who are being engaged.
+The main difference between both systems is the fact one is a six barrel rotary cannon and the other, two individual cannons. There is not much significant difference between them usage-wise (with the exception of the AK-630 having the ability to be used as a CIWS). However, the increased rate of fire but the lack of AP-T make this system have a different approach when fighting. While it is able to turn lightly armoured vessels in two seconds into Swiss cheese, the lack of penetration and post-penetration effects make this system not very reliable against heavier targets. The rate of fire and use of tracers make this gun much easier to use in the anti-air role compared to the AK-230, however, the tracers also provide a really clear warning for the pilots who are being engaged.
 '''Compared to the M61 Vulcan:'''
-While both being rotary cannons, the increase in calibre gives the AK-630 the upper hand despite the lack of AP-T and AP-I belts, belts the M61 has access to. The ROF and fast targetting capabilities make the AK-630 a much more effective AAA but gives the winning stand to the M61 when it comes to penetrating medium armour.
+While both being rotary cannons, the increase in calibre gives the AK-630 the upper hand despite the lack of AP-T and AP-I belts, belts the M61 has access to. The rate of fire and fast targetting capabilities make the AK-630 a much more effective AAA but gives the winning stand to the M61 when it comes to penetrating medium armour.
 == Usage in battles ==
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 '''Airborne engagements:'''
-It is pretty straight forward: detect, designate, track, engage. However, again try to avoid trigger happiness. The amount of rounds the AK-630 can put in the air is nowhere near comparable to other AAA systems, but be aware of the overheating and how the enemy plane reacts. A recommended tactic to use while while engaging enemy airborne threats (including bombs and missiles) is fire for seconds in a range of 2-4 seconds. Example: enemy bomber spotted at 8 km - tracking radar locks - engagement begins - trigger is pressed for 1 second - rounds miss and enemy starts to manoeuvre - reaims - trigger is pressed for 2 seconds - aircraft is destroyed. The use of tracking radar makes plane hunting easier, but it should be noted that sometimes tracking radars tend to display a somewhat awkward lead indicator. Use it as a guide but do not solely rely on it. It is really not recommended to utilize the AK-630 in ranges past 5 km, especially because other higher calibre AAA systems will perform much better at long range engagements (especially those with proximity fuze) than a simple 30 mm HE.
+It is pretty straight forward: detect, designate, track, engage. However, again try to avoid trigger happiness. The amount of rounds the AK-630 can put in the air is nowhere near comparable to other AAA systems, but be aware of the overheating and how the enemy plane reacts. A recommended tactic to use while while engaging enemy airborne threats (including bombs and missiles) is fire for seconds in a range of 2-4 seconds. Example: enemy bomber spotted at 8 km - tracking radar locks - engagement begins - trigger is pressed for 1 second - rounds miss and enemy starts to manoeuvre - reaims - trigger is pressed for 2 seconds - aircraft is destroyed. The use of tracking radar makes plane hunting easier, but sometimes tracking radars tend to display a somewhat awkward lead indicator. Use it as a guide but do not solely rely on it. It is really not recommended to utilize the AK-630 in ranges past 5 km, especially because other higher calibre AAA systems will perform much better at long range engagements (especially those with proximity fuze) than a simple 30 mm HE.
 ==== Close range engagements ====
-The story completely changes in this matter! The "happy trigger" here is, while important to consider, close range is exactly where this weapon excels at. The fact it has a high ROF, a tremendous guidance speed (60°/s for horizontal drive) make this gun fool-proof. Detect, designate, track, engage. As long as these steps are followed the AK-630 will have absolutely no problems in turning Swiss cheese anything you fight as long as it is not heavily armoured. Fire at discretion. Be aware! If the gun keeps firing for long, it will overheat!
+The story completely changes in this matter! The "happy trigger" here is, while important to consider, close range is exactly where this weapon excels at. The fact it has a high rate of fire, a tremendous guidance speed (60°/s for horizontal drive) make this gun fool-proof. Detect, designate, track, engage. As long as these steps are followed the AK-630 will have absolutely no problems in turning Swiss cheese anything you fight as long as it is not heavily armoured. Fire at discretion. Be aware! If the gun keeps firing for long, it will overheat!
 '''Airborne engagements:'''
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Extremely high ROF
+* Extremely high rate of fire
 * Powerful ammunition due to calibre
 * Extremely accurate and fast guidance speed
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''