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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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The Type 65 (65式37毫米双管高射炮) is a twin 37 mm anti-aircraft gun in PLA service since 1965, mounted on various platforms such as towed guns, destroyers, frigates, gunboats as well as modified tank chassis. | The Type 65 (65式37毫米双管高射炮) is a twin 37 mm anti-aircraft gun in PLA service since 1965, mounted on various platforms such as towed guns, destroyers, frigates, gunboats as well as modified tank chassis. | ||
| − | Based on the previous V-11 37 mm gun licensed from Soviet Union, Type 65 improved some of the flaws from its predecessor while retaining similar firepower with sufficient penetration to cause serious damage to armored targets showing their sides. | + | Based on the previous [[V-11 (37 mm)|V-11 37 mm gun]] licensed from Soviet Union, Type 65 improved some of the flaws from its predecessor while retaining similar firepower with sufficient penetration to cause serious damage to armored targets showing their sides. |
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
| − | The general specification of Type 65 is equal to Soviet Navy's V-11 or | + | <!--''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''--> |
| + | The general specification of Type 65 is equal to Soviet Navy's V-11 or [[61-K (37 mm)|37 mm 61-K]] in Red Army service, sharing the same ammunition as its predecessors. | ||
=== Available ammunition === | === Available ammunition === | ||
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* '''''Default:''' AP-T · HEFI-T*'' | * '''''Default:''' AP-T · HEFI-T*'' | ||
* '''''UO-167:''' HEFI-T*'' | * '''''UO-167:''' HEFI-T*'' | ||
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=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
| − | [[61-K (37 mm)|37 mm 61-K]]: This is the base gun of Type 65, sharing the very same traits in terms of ballistics; while Type 65 is dual-gun by default, thus having double firepower compare to 61-K. But this also cost some accuracy due to the greater recoil of both gun firing. | + | <!--''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.''--> |
| − | + | * [[61-K (37 mm)|37 mm 61-K]]: This is the base gun of Type 65, sharing the very same traits in terms of ballistics; while Type 65 is dual-gun by default, thus having double firepower compare to 61-K. But this also cost some accuracy due to the greater recoil of both gun firing. | |
| − | [[Bofors L/70 (40 mm)|Bofors 40 mm]]: Its Western counterpart, while both having similar caliber and damage against aircrafts and ground vehicles; Type 65 has better penetration and rate of fire, while Bofors has better accuracy when upgraded. | + | * [[Bofors L/70 (40 mm)|Bofors 40 mm]]: Its Western counterpart, while both having similar caliber and damage against aircrafts and ground vehicles; Type 65 has better penetration and rate of fire, while Bofors has better accuracy when upgraded. |
| − | + | * [[FlaK43 (37 mm)|FlaK43 37 mm]]:Its German counterpart, while Type 65 has better penetration; FlaK43 has better rate of fire, making it better against incoming aircrafts. | |
| − | [[FlaK43 (37 mm)|FlaK43 37 mm]]:Its German counterpart, while Type 65 has better penetration; FlaK43 has better rate of fire, making it better against incoming aircrafts. | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | Thanks to its ancestry of 61-K, Type 65 shares the very same ammunition as the former, including the infamous BR-167P HVAP shell; the over all anti-armor capability is satisfying thanks to its whopping 87 mm penetration at point-blank range, making even Tiger I a viable target; and its traverse speed is the best (60°/sec when aced), making it a responsive gun against aerial targets. But just like many AA guns at its | + | <!--''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''--> |
| + | Thanks to its ancestry of 61-K, Type 65 shares the very same ammunition as the former, including the infamous BR-167P HVAP shell; the over all anti-armor capability is satisfying thanks to its whopping 87 mm penetration at point-blank range, making even Tiger I a viable target; and its traverse speed is the best (60°/sec when aced), making it a responsive gun against aerial targets. But just like many AA guns at its rank, it has very little protection so please do keep it out of the sight of any enemies- those with 12.7 mm HMGs and above can shatter it with ease. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * The highest horizontal traverse speed at its | + | * The highest horizontal traverse speed at its rank |
* High-penetration HVAP than helps tearing targets showing their sides | * High-penetration HVAP than helps tearing targets showing their sides | ||
* Sufficient ammo pool | * Sufficient ammo pool | ||
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* Very little protection | * Very little protection | ||
* High recoil | * High recoil | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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Earlier in 1955, Mainland China received the license of Soviet V-11 37 mm gun (as Type 55) for domestic production; while this gun was proved effective against Nationalist navy during the first Strait Crisis and conflicts with South Vietnamese forces, there were some deemed flaws that needed revision. In 1965, the new Type 65 37 mm gun was certificated for service with redesigned ammo funnel for quicker firing rate and ammo storage. | Earlier in 1955, Mainland China received the license of Soviet V-11 37 mm gun (as Type 55) for domestic production; while this gun was proved effective against Nationalist navy during the first Strait Crisis and conflicts with South Vietnamese forces, there were some deemed flaws that needed revision. In 1965, the new Type 65 37 mm gun was certificated for service with redesigned ammo funnel for quicker firing rate and ammo storage. | ||
Revision as of 14:51, 15 May 2022
Contents
Description
The Type 65 (65式37毫米双管高射炮) is a twin 37 mm anti-aircraft gun in PLA service since 1965, mounted on various platforms such as towed guns, destroyers, frigates, gunboats as well as modified tank chassis.
Based on the previous V-11 37 mm gun licensed from Soviet Union, Type 65 improved some of the flaws from its predecessor while retaining similar firepower with sufficient penetration to cause serious damage to armored targets showing their sides.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
The general specification of Type 65 is equal to Soviet Navy's V-11 or 37 mm 61-K in Red Army service, sharing the same ammunition as its predecessors.
Available ammunition
- Default: AP-T · HEFI-T*
- UO-167: HEFI-T*
- BR-167: AP-T
- BR-167P: HVAP-T · HEFI-T* · HEFI-T*
| Penetration statistics | ||||||
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| Belt | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | |||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | |
| Default | 70 | 68 | 56 | 45 | 36 | 29 |
| UO-167 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| BR-167 | 70 | 68 | 56 | 45 | 36 | 29 |
| BR-167P | 87 | 82 | 65 | 49 | 37 | 28 |
Comparison with analogues
- 37 mm 61-K: This is the base gun of Type 65, sharing the very same traits in terms of ballistics; while Type 65 is dual-gun by default, thus having double firepower compare to 61-K. But this also cost some accuracy due to the greater recoil of both gun firing.
- Bofors 40 mm: Its Western counterpart, while both having similar caliber and damage against aircrafts and ground vehicles; Type 65 has better penetration and rate of fire, while Bofors has better accuracy when upgraded.
- FlaK43 37 mm:Its German counterpart, while Type 65 has better penetration; FlaK43 has better rate of fire, making it better against incoming aircrafts.
Usage in battles
Thanks to its ancestry of 61-K, Type 65 shares the very same ammunition as the former, including the infamous BR-167P HVAP shell; the over all anti-armor capability is satisfying thanks to its whopping 87 mm penetration at point-blank range, making even Tiger I a viable target; and its traverse speed is the best (60°/sec when aced), making it a responsive gun against aerial targets. But just like many AA guns at its rank, it has very little protection so please do keep it out of the sight of any enemies- those with 12.7 mm HMGs and above can shatter it with ease.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- The highest horizontal traverse speed at its rank
- High-penetration HVAP than helps tearing targets showing their sides
- Sufficient ammo pool
Cons:
- Very little protection
- High recoil
History
Earlier in 1955, Mainland China received the license of Soviet V-11 37 mm gun (as Type 55) for domestic production; while this gun was proved effective against Nationalist navy during the first Strait Crisis and conflicts with South Vietnamese forces, there were some deemed flaws that needed revision. In 1965, the new Type 65 37 mm gun was certificated for service with redesigned ammo funnel for quicker firing rate and ammo storage.
While some of the guns were installed on the already-obsolete T-34 chassis and provided to Viet Cong as a SPAAG, or served as a tow gun, shipborne guns;this gun was also involved in the infamous Yangjiaping armed struggle session (杨家坪武斗) where universities in Chongqing acquired some Type 65 and used them for long-range gunfights. Since the abundance of Type 65 in PLAGF service, there were also some improvements including electric-trigger system and FCS to improve its accuracy, as well as overall reliability against aerial targets. PLAN then opted Type 76 (H/PJ-76) as their new CIWS weapon onboard with better FCS and new ammunition.
Media
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See also
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External links
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| USSR anti-aircraft guns | |
|---|---|
| 7.62 mm | Maxim's |
| 12.7 mm | DShK |
| 14.5 mm | KPVT |
| 23 mm | AZP-23 · ZU-23 |
| 25 mm | 72-K |
| 30 mm | 2A38 · ZK453 |
| 37 mm | 2A11 · 61-K · Sh-37 · Type 65 |
| 57 mm | S-68 |
| China anti-aircraft guns | |
|---|---|
| 25 mm | PG87 |
| 35 mm | PG99-35-2 |
| 37 mm | Type 65 |
| 57 mm | WA318 |
| Foreign: | |
| 12.7 mm | M2HB (USA) |
| 20 mm | KwK30 (Germany) |
| 40 mm | Dual Automatic Gun M2 (USA) |
