GSh-30-2K (30 mm)

Description

The 30 mm GSh-30-2K (Gryazev-Shipunov) is a Soviet dual barrel autocannon. It was introduced in Update 1.81 "The Valkyries" with the introduction of the Mi-24P.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• Mi-24P
• ◊Mi-24P
• ◄Mi-24P HFS 80

General info

The GSh-30-2K is a modification of the GSh-30-2, that features a longer water cooled barrel and a variable fire rate selector. It can fire up to 2,600 RPM on "high" settings, or 300 RPM on "low" setting.

Available ammunition

• Default: HEFI-T · APHE
• Universal: AP-T · HEFI-T · APHE · HEFI-T
• Ground targets: AP-T · APHE
• Air targets: APHE · HEFI-T · HEFI-T · HEFI-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	60	55	42	31	27	24
Universal	65	60	50	40	30	24
Ground targets	65	60	50	40	30	24
Air targets	60	55	42	31	27	24

Comparison with analogues

• GSh-23L (23 mm): Both cannons uses the same Gast Principle, although the GSh-30-2 has more firepower than its 23mm brother.
• 2A38: A Russian 30mm cannon using the same Gast Principle. Very similar to the GSh-30-2. Found on the 2S6 Tunguska.
• GSh-6-30 (30 mm): A rotary cannon of the same calibre with 6 barrels and a higher rate of fire than the GSh-30-2.
• 2A42 (30mm): A Russian 30mm cannon found on tanks and helicopters such as the Ka-50, Ka-52, Mi-28. Much slower fire rate but has access to APDS rounds and more ammo.
• M230E-1 (30mm): A 30mm American chain cannon found on the Apache series helicopter. Has access to HEDP and higher ammo count, but has a lower fire rate than other cannons.

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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Pros:

• Good belt options for both air and ground units
• Access to APHE rounds, can destroy light and medium targets with a single burst
• Variable rate of fire option, can conserve ammo on "low" setting
• Good muzzle velocity

Cons:

• High rate of fire means careless usage will result in running out of ammo quickly

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