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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| + | The '''35 mm PG99-35-2''' (PG99式35毫米防空炮) is a Chinese anti-aircraft gun. It is the domestic upgraded version based of the 35 mm Oerlikon KDA GDF-002. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
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| + | The PG99-35-2 has a high muzzle velocity and high penetration thanks to the APDS rounds. Its rate of fire is adequate and identical to other SPAAGs equipped with a similar calibre. | ||
=== Available ammunition === | === 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).'' --> |
| − | * | + | * '''Default:''' {{Annotation|API-T*|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T*|High-explosive incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} |
| − | * | + | * '''PMD062:''' {{Annotation|Ahead|Shrapnel with time fuse}}{{-}}{{Annotation|Ahead|Shrapnel with time fuse}}{{-}}{{Annotation|Ahead|Shrapnel with time fuse}}{{-}}{{Annotation|Ahead|Shrapnel with time fuse}} |
| − | * | + | * '''DKG01A:''' {{Annotation|HEI-T*|High-explosive incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T*|High-explosive incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T*|High-explosive incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T*|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} |
| − | * | + | * '''DKP01A:''' {{Annotation|API-T*|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T*|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T*|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T*|High-explosive incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} |
| + | * '''DM23:''' {{Annotation|APDS|Armour-piercing discarding sabot}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APDS|Armour-piercing discarding sabot}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APDS|Armour-piercing discarding sabot}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APDS|Armour-piercing discarding sabot}} | ||
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=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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| + | The PG99-35-2 shares the same design as the Swiss [[Oerlikon KDA (35 mm)|Oerlikon KDA]] cannon, which was licensed back in the late 1980s. Therefore, it has the same performance as the Oerlikon KDA found on different NATO SPAAGs. | ||
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| + | The selection of ammunition is identical as well, thus having the same high velocity and penetration with APDS; while having a faster rate of fire than the [[M266 (40 mm)|40 mm M266]] found on the [[M247]], the [[2A11 (37 mm)|37 mm 2A11]] found on the [[ZSU-37-2]] and the [[Akan m/70B (40 mm)|40 mm akan m/70B]] found on the [[Lvkv 9040C]]. | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| + | The straight ballistics and high explosive mass from the DKG01A belt means it can reliably shoot down aircraft at its BR and the penetration on the DKP01A and DM23 belts is enough to gun down MBTs at similar BR. The PG99-35-2 however has a lower ammo count than his NATO SPAAGS counterparts so the overall firing time is shorter: it is not a good idea to be trigger-happy with the PG99-35-2. The limited -2° depression angle can be embarrassing during close-quarter fights or uneven terrain. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * High explosive mass | + | * High explosive mass |
* Sufficient rate of fire with straight ballistic | * Sufficient rate of fire with straight ballistic | ||
| − | * APDS available for gunning down heavier targets | + | * APDS available for gunning down heavier targets |
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* Lower ammo count than NATO counterparts | * Lower ammo count than NATO counterparts | ||
| − | * | + | * Limited -2° depression angle |
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | During the late 1980s, after attempts to make their own AA guns to replace the obsolete Soviet 37 mm, the PLA sought instead to purchase the renowned Swiss Oerlikon 35 mm GDF-002 cannon. In 1987, a deal was made and examples were imported along with the Skyguard system, and in 1990, China got a license for domestic production under the name PG90. When the | + | <!-- ''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>.'' --> |
| + | During the late 1980s, after attempts to make their own AA guns to replace the obsolete Soviet 37 mm, the PLA sought instead to purchase the renowned Swiss Oerlikon 35 mm GDF-002 cannon. In 1987, a deal was made and examples were imported along with the Skyguard system, and in 1990, China got a license for domestic production under the name PG90. When the arms embargo later in the 1990s stopped additional importation, Chinese-made domestic upgrades resulted in the PG99, which is said to be on-par with the GDF-003. | ||
| − | PG99-35-2 is usually seen | + | The PG99-35-2 is usually seen on field tow guns, while the later [[PGZ09]] gives this gun mobility and it serves as one of the cornerstone of close range air-defense network, gunning down aircraft with conventional shells or cruise missiles with AHEAD programmable shells. |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
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* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
Latest revision as of 19:06, 9 July 2024
Contents
Description
The 35 mm PG99-35-2 (PG99式35毫米防空炮) is a Chinese anti-aircraft gun. It is the domestic upgraded version based of the 35 mm Oerlikon KDA GDF-002.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
The PG99-35-2 has a high muzzle velocity and high penetration thanks to the APDS rounds. Its rate of fire is adequate and identical to other SPAAGs equipped with a similar calibre.
Available ammunition
- Default: API-T* · HEI-T*
- PMD062: Ahead · Ahead · Ahead · Ahead
- DKG01A: HEI-T* · HEI-T* · HEI-T* · API-T*
- DKP01A: API-T* · API-T* · API-T* · HEI-T*
- DM23: APDS · APDS · APDS · APDS
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | ||||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| HEI-T* | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | |
| API-T* | 68 | 66 | 57 | 47 | 39 | 32 | |
| Ahead | 59 | 57 | 51 | 44 | 38 | 33 | |
| APDS | 127 | 125 | 118 | 110 | 102 | 95 | |
| Shell details | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
Ricochet | ||||||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| HEI-T* | 1,175 | 0.55 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 204 | 79° | 80° | 81° | ||||
| API-T* | 1,175 | 0.55 | 1.2 | 9 | 37.4 | 47° | 60° | 65° | ||||
| Ahead | 1,050 | 0.75 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 1.27 | 79° | 80° | 81° | ||||
| APDS | 1,400 | 0.38 | - | - | - | 75° | 78° | 80° | ||||
Comparison with analogues
The PG99-35-2 shares the same design as the Swiss Oerlikon KDA cannon, which was licensed back in the late 1980s. Therefore, it has the same performance as the Oerlikon KDA found on different NATO SPAAGs.
The selection of ammunition is identical as well, thus having the same high velocity and penetration with APDS; while having a faster rate of fire than the 40 mm M266 found on the M247, the 37 mm 2A11 found on the ZSU-37-2 and the 40 mm akan m/70B found on the Lvkv 9040C.
Usage in battles
The straight ballistics and high explosive mass from the DKG01A belt means it can reliably shoot down aircraft at its BR and the penetration on the DKP01A and DM23 belts is enough to gun down MBTs at similar BR. The PG99-35-2 however has a lower ammo count than his NATO SPAAGS counterparts so the overall firing time is shorter: it is not a good idea to be trigger-happy with the PG99-35-2. The limited -2° depression angle can be embarrassing during close-quarter fights or uneven terrain.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- High explosive mass
- Sufficient rate of fire with straight ballistic
- APDS available for gunning down heavier targets
Cons:
- Lower ammo count than NATO counterparts
- Limited -2° depression angle
History
During the late 1980s, after attempts to make their own AA guns to replace the obsolete Soviet 37 mm, the PLA sought instead to purchase the renowned Swiss Oerlikon 35 mm GDF-002 cannon. In 1987, a deal was made and examples were imported along with the Skyguard system, and in 1990, China got a license for domestic production under the name PG90. When the arms embargo later in the 1990s stopped additional importation, Chinese-made domestic upgrades resulted in the PG99, which is said to be on-par with the GDF-003.
The PG99-35-2 is usually seen on field tow guns, while the later PGZ09 gives this gun mobility and it serves as one of the cornerstone of close range air-defense network, gunning down aircraft with conventional shells or cruise missiles with AHEAD programmable shells.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
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- 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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- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
| China anti-aircraft guns | |
|---|---|
| 25 mm | PG87 · ZPT90 |
| 35 mm | PG99-35-2 |
| 37 mm | Type 65 |
| 57 mm | WA318 |
| Foreign: | |
| 12.7 mm | M2HB (USA) |
| 20 mm | KwK30 (Germany) |
| 40 mm | Dual Automatic Gun M2 (USA) |
