N-37 (37 mm)

This page is about the Soviet autocannon N-37 (37 mm). For the other version, see N-37D (37 mm).

Description

This is a heavy cannon used by the Soviet Union on soviet planes. It's capable of destroying most planes in a shot or two, and can be found from rank III to rank V planes. Very useful for ground attack and bomber-hunting

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• Yak-3T
• Yak-9P (Modification)
• Yak-9UT (Modification)
• Su-9
• Su-11

General info

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Available ammunition

• Default: HEFI-T* · HEFI-T* · API-T
• Air targets: HEFI-T* · HEF-I* · HEF-I*
• Armoured targets: API-T

Penetration statistics
Belt	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
Default	49	47	39	32	26	21
Air targets	16	16	12	8	5	3
Armoured targets	49	47	39	32	26	21

Belt details
Belt	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
Armoured targets	API-T	675	0.76	N/A	N/A	N/A	47°	60°	65°

Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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Pros:

• Great fire power
• Can be used for ground attack

Cons:

• Low ammo
• Low fire rate compared to other weapons
• Difficult to use in dogfights

History

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