GSh-6-30 (30 mm)

Description

The GSh-6-30 is a Soviet developed 30mm rotary cannon using a gas operated system.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• MiG-27K
• MiG-27M

General info

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Available ammunition

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Comparison with analogues

• GSh-30-2K (30mm): A Russian 30mm cannon using the Gast principle with a slightly lower fire rate. Found on the Mi-24P.
• GSh-23-2 (23mm): A Russian 23mm cannon using the Gast principle with a slightly lower fire rate and firepower. Found on various Russian Aircraft.
• GAU-13/A (30mm): An American 30mm rotary cannon based off the the GAU-8. Similar performance and fire rate.
• M61 Vulcan (20mm): An American 20mm rotary cannon. Similar fire rate but offers slightly less firepower.

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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Pros:

• Very high fire rate
• Good muzzle velocity
• Good damage against both ground and air targets
• Access to APHE, killing soft and medium targets in a short burst.

Cons:

• Limited ammo capacity

History

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See also

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