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Description

The 30 mm GSh-30-2K (Gryazev-Shipunov) is a Soviet dual barrel autocannon. It was introduced in Update 1.81 "The Valkyries" with the introduction of the Mi-24P.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

General info

The GSh-30-2K is a modification of the GSh-30-2, that features a longer water cooled barrel and a variable fire rate selector. It can fire up to 2,600 RPM on "high" settings, or 300 RPM on "low" setting.

Available ammunition

Default: HEFI-T · APHE
Universal: AP-T · HEFI-T · APHE · HEFI-T
Ground targets: AP-T · APHE
Air targets: APHE · HEFI-T · HEFI-T · HEFI-T

Penetration statistics
Belt	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
Belt	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
Default	60	55	42	31	27	24
Universal	65	60	50	40	30	24
Ground targets	65	60	50	40	30	24
Air targets	60	55	42	31	27	24

Comparison with analogues

GSh-23L (23 mm): Both cannons uses the same Gast Principle, although the GSh-30-2 has more firepower than its 23mm brother.
2A38: A Russian 30mm cannon using the same Gast Principle. Very similar to the GSh-30-2. Found on the 2S6 Tunguska.
GSh-6-30 (30 mm): A rotary cannon of the same calibre with 6 barrels and a higher rate of fire than the GSh-30-2.
2A42 (30mm): A Russian 30mm cannon found on tanks and helicopters such as the Ka-50, Ka-52, Mi-28. Much slower fire rate but has access to APDS rounds and more ammo.
M230E-1 (30mm): A 30mm American chain cannon found on the Apache series helicopter. Has access to HEDP and higher ammo count, but has a lower fire rate than other cannons.

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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Pros:

Good belt options for both air and ground units
Access to APHE rounds, can destroy light and medium targets with a single burst
Variable rate of fire option, can conserve ammo on "low" setting
Good muzzle velocity

Cons:

High rate of fire means careless usage will result in running out of ammo quickly

History

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Germany aircraft cannons
15 mm	MG 151
20 mm	MG 151 · MG C/30L · MG FF · MG FF/M
27 mm	Mauser BK27
30 mm	Hispano HS 825 · MK 101 · MK 103 · MK 108
37 mm	BK 3.7
50 mm	BK 5 · Mk.214a
75 mm	BK 7.5
	Foreign:
20 mm	Hispano Mk.V ^(Britain) · M24A1 ^(USA) · M61A1 ^(USA) · ShVAK ^(USSR)
23 mm	GSh-23L ^(USSR) · NR-23 ^(USSR) · VYa-23 ^(USSR)
30 mm	DEFA 552 ^(France) · GSh-30-1 ^(USSR) · GSh-30-2K ^(USSR) · NR-30 ^(USSR)
37 mm	N-37D ^(USSR)

USSR aircraft cannons
20 mm	B-20E · B-20M · B-20S · ShVAK
23 mm	GSh-6-23M · GSh-23L · NR-23 · NS-23 · NS-23K · PTB-23 · VYa-23
30 mm	2A42 · GSh-6-30 · GSh-30-1 · GSh-30-2 · GSh-30-2K · NR-30
37 mm	N-37 · N-37D · NS-37 · SH-37
45 mm	NS-45
	Foreign:
20 mm	Hispano Mk.II ^(Britain) · MG 151 ^(Germany)
37 mm	M4 ^(USA) · M10 ^(USA)

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-{{About
-| about = Soviet autocannon '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
-| usage = the other version
-| link = GSh-30-2 (30 mm)
-}}
 == Description ==
 <!-- ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' -->
-The '''30 mm GSh-30-2K''' (Gryazev-Shipunov) is a Soviet dual barrel autocannon. It was introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]] with the introduction of the [[Mi-24P]].
+The '''30 mm GSh-30-2K''' (Gryazev-Shipunov) is a Soviet dual barrel autocannon. It was introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]] with the introduction of the [[Mi-24P]].
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 * {{Specs-Link|mi_24p}}
-* {{Specs-Link|mi_24p_hungary}}
 * {{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german}}
 * {{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german_hfs80}}
 == General info ==
-<!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' -->
+The GSh-30-2K is a modification of the GSh-30-2, that features a longer water cooled barrel and a variable fire rate selector. It can fire up to 2,600 RPM on "high" settings, or 300 RPM on "low" setting.
-The GSh-30-2K can fire up to 2,600 rpm on "high" setting, or 300 rpm on "low" setting. It is very good at dealing with lightly armored targets due to the insanely high rate of fire when set to the "high" fire rate setting, but it suffers when faced with medium to heavily armored vehicles due to insufficient belt penetration. If possible, always attack from the roof as APHE will shred the crew in seconds.
 === Available ammunition ===
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 * '''Default:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}}
 * '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}
-* '''Ground targets:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}}
+* '''Ground targets:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}}
 * '''Air targets:''' {{Annotation|APHE|Armour-piercing high-explosive}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}
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 ! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
 |-
-| Default || 47 || 46 || 39 || 32 || 26 || 21
+| Default || 60 || 55 || 42 || 31 || 27 || 24
 |-
-| Universal || 62 || 60 || 51 || 42 || 35 || 29
+| Universal || 65 || 60 || 50 || 40 || 30 || 24
 |-
-| Ground targets || 62 || 60 || 51 || 42 || 35 || 29
+| Ground targets || 65 || 60 || 50 || 40 || 30 || 24
 |-
-| Air targets || 47 || 46 || 39 || 32 || 26 || 21
+| Air targets || 60 || 55 || 42 || 31 || 27 || 24
 |-
 |}
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 === Comparison with analogues ===
 <!-- ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' -->
+* [[GSh-23L (23 mm)]]: Both cannons uses the same Gast Principle, although the GSh-30-2 has more firepower than its 23mm brother.
-* [[M230E-1 (30 mm)]]: 30 mm American chain cannon found on the Apache, with access to HEDP rounds and higher ammo count, but a lower rate of fire.
+* [[2A38 (30 mm)|2A38]]: A Russian 30mm cannon using the same Gast Principle. Very similar to the GSh-30-2. Found on the [[2S6|2S6 Tunguska]].
 * [[GSh-6-30 (30 mm)]]: A rotary cannon of the same calibre with 6 barrels and a higher rate of fire than the GSh-30-2.
-* [[2A42 (30 mm)]]: A Soviet 30 mm cannon with a much slower rate of fire rate but has access to APDS rounds and more ammo.
+* [[2A42 (30 mm)|2A42]] (30mm): A Russian 30mm cannon found on tanks and helicopters such as the [[Ka-50]], [[Ka-52]], [[Mi-28NM|Mi-28]]. Much slower fire rate but has access to APDS rounds and more ammo.
+* [[M230E-1 (30 mm)|M230E-1]] (30mm): A 30mm American chain cannon found on the Apache series helicopter. Has access to HEDP and higher ammo count, but has a lower fire rate than other cannons.
 == Usage in battles ==
-<!--''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''-->
+''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''
-The GSh-30-2K was exclusively for gunships, serving as the fixed gun on some Soviet helicopters. The one thing that it does the best is shatter enemies with its 30 mm shells and high rate of fire; not only this gun is devastating for aircraft or fellow helicopters, this gun is lethal to vehicles when being attacked top-down as well.
-But do keep in mind that Gast guns' high rate of fire also means you will deplete all the 250 rounds quickly, so do not be trigger happy with it. Using the "low" fire rate mode will make conserving your ammo easier, but increases the time to destroy a target, and can leave you vulnerable.
+=== Pros and cons ===
+''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''
-One thing to also note is that the gun is on a fixed mount, meaning that you must turn the entire helicopter to get the guns onto target. The awkwardness of the gun placement combined with the Mi-24's sluggish maneuverability means that aiming at targets can become a hassle.
-When using the gun on ground targets, '''always make sure to enable the ballistics computer (CCIP)''' as this will '''significantly increase your accuracy'''. When CCIP is enabled, you no longer need to compensate for distance ranges and placing the crosshair on the enemy target and firing is enough. However, CCIP does not work against airborne targets which means you will need to aim manually against other helicopters and planes.
-=== Pros and cons ===
 '''Pros:'''
-* Good belt options for both air and ground units.
+* Good belt options for both air and ground units
-* Access to APHE rounds, can destroy light and medium targets with a few second burst.
+* Access to APHE rounds, can destroy light and medium targets with a single burst
-* Variable rate of fire option can conserve ammo on "low" setting.
+* Variable rate of fire option, can conserve ammo on "low" setting
-* Good muzzle velocity and accuracy.
+* Good muzzle velocity
 '''Cons:'''
-* High rate of fire means careless usage will result in running out of ammo quickly.
+* High rate of fire means careless usage will result in running out of ammo quickly
-* Fixed mounting, the time to turn the entire helicopter and aiming vertically can become a handicap and in some situations prove fatal.
 == History ==
-<!--''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>.''-->
+''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>.''
-After the successful GSh-23 was developed based on the decade-old Gast gun design, during early 1980s, the Soviet Ministry of Defense required the unification of caliber in tri-service autocannons. The design for GSh-23L was then enlarged to 30 mm caliber as the GSh-30-2 cannon, first used exclusively on the [[Su-25]] "Frogfoot", and later the water-cooled -2K variant made into service with the introduction of the [[Mi-24P]] "Hind-F" gunship.
 == Media ==
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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:''
-* The successor to the GSh on helicopters, the [[2A42 (30 mm)|'''30mm Shipunov 2A42''']]
+* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
+* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
 == External links ==
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 {{Germany aircraft cannons}}
 {{USSR aircraft cannons}}
-{{Italy aircraft cannons}}
 [[Category:Aircraft cannons]]

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