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 can fire up to 2,600 rpm on "high" setting, 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	42	41	37	33	29	26
Universal	55	54	49	43	39	34
Ground targets	55	54	49	43	39	34
Air targets	42	41	37	33	29	26

Comparison with analogues

• M230E-1 (30 mm): 30 mm American chain cannon found on the Apache, with access to HEDP rounds and higher ammo count, but a lower rate of fire.
• 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 (30 mm): A Soviet 30 mm cannon with a much slower rate of fire rate but has access to APDS rounds and more ammo.

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

History

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See also

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