The Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30 (ГШ-30) is a family of autocannons used on certain Russian military aircraft.
The GSh-30-1 (also known as "GSh-301") is the standard cannon armament of most modern Russian fighters including the Yak-141 Freestyle, MiG-29 Fulcrum, Su-27 Flanker and its' various derivatives. The GSh-30-2 is carried by the Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot ground attack plane and in external gun pods. The GSh-30-2K is a modified version with 2400mm long water-cooled barrels and variable rate of fire. It is used on a fixed mounting on Mi-24P Hind-F helicopters.
Specifications
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1
- Caliber: 30x165mm
- Operaton: Gast principle
- Length: 1978mm
- Weight (complete): 46 kg
- Rate of fire: 1500–1800 rpm
- Muzzle velocity: 860 m/s
- Projectile weight: 386-404 g (13.6-14.25 oz)
- Mounting platforms: Yakovlev Yak-141 "Freestyle", Mikoyan MiG-29 "Fulcrum", Sukhoi Su-27 "Flanker" (and derivatives), Sukhoi Su-34 "Fullback"
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2
- Caliber: 30x165mm
- Operation: Gast principle
- Length: 2044mm
- Weight (complete): 115 kg
- Rate of fire: 3000 rpm
- Muzzle velocity: 880–890 m/s
- Projectile weight: 386-404 g (13.6-14.25 oz)
- Mounting platforms: Sukhoi Su-25 "Frogfoot"
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2K
- Caliber: 30x165mm
- Operation: Gast principle
- Length: 2944mm
- Weight (complete): 126 kg
- Rate of fire: 300 (low)- 2,000~2,600 rpm (high)
- Muzzle velocity: 960 m/s
- Projectile weight: 386-404 g (13.6-14.25 oz)
- Mounting platforms: Mil Mi-24P "Hind-F"
The Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30 automatic cannon can be seen in the following films, video games, and television series used by the following actors:
GSh-30-1
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 with ammo belt - 30x165mm
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 - 30x165mm
Film
Title
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Actor
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Character
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Note
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Date
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Air Force One |
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Renegade Russian pilots |
Mounted on MiG-29 Fulcrum |
1997
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R2B: Return to Base |
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North Korean pilots |
Mounted on MiG-29 Fulcrum |
2012
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Video Games
GSh-30-2
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2 30mm automatic cannon with unfired rounds - 30x165mm
Film
Television
Title
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Actor
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Character
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Note
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Date
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Stormgate |
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Mounted on Mi-24P Hind-F |
2006
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Video Games
See Also