KT-28 (76 mm)

Description

The 76 mm KT-28 is a howitzer mounted on early soviet tanks like the T-28 (1938) or the T-35.

This howitzer was based on the 76 mm regimental gun and features low muzzle velocity, poor penetration but good post-penetration effects.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• T-26-4
• T-28 (1938)
• T-35

General info

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Available ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
		10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
BR-350A (MD-5 fuze)	APHEBC	37	37	33	30	27	24
OF-350M	HE	11	11	11	11	11	11
Sh-353	Shrapnel	27	25	21	19	16	12

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
BR-350A (MD-5 fuze)	APHEBC	370	6.3	1.2	14	155	48°	63°	71°
OF-350M	HE	387	6.2	0.05	0.1	710	79°	80°	81°
Sh-353	Shrapnel	381	6.2	0.5	8	85	62°	69°	73°

Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• Large explosive mass
• Decent penetration

Cons:

• Poor velocity
• Inaccurate over long distances

History

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See also

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