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The '''Afanasev-Makarov AM-23''' is a Soviet aircraft autocannon. It entered service in 1954 and was the standard defensive armament of many Soviet aircrafts including Tu-16, Tu-95, M-4 and 3M bombers, An-8 and An-12 cargo planes, Be-8 and Be-10 hydroplanes. AM-23 was also manufactured in China as Norinco Type 23-2. | The '''Afanasev-Makarov AM-23''' is a Soviet aircraft autocannon. It entered service in 1954 and was the standard defensive armament of many Soviet aircrafts including Tu-16, Tu-95, M-4 and 3M bombers, An-8 and An-12 cargo planes, Be-8 and Be-10 hydroplanes. AM-23 was also manufactured in China as Norinco Type 23-2. | ||
Revision as of 12:43, 11 November 2020
The Afanasev-Makarov AM-23 is a Soviet aircraft autocannon. It entered service in 1954 and was the standard defensive armament of many Soviet aircrafts including Tu-16, Tu-95, M-4 and 3M bombers, An-8 and An-12 cargo planes, Be-8 and Be-10 hydroplanes. AM-23 was also manufactured in China as Norinco Type 23-2.
Specifications
- Caliber: 23x115mm
- Length: 1467mm
- Weight: 43 kg
- Rate of fire: 1250 rpm
- Muzzle velocity: 710 m/s
The Afanasev-Makarov AM-23 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incident at Map Grid 36-80 (Sluchay v kvadrate 36-80) | Mounted on Tu-16 | 1982 | ||
| Afghan Breakdown | Mounted on An-12 | 1991 |