12.7 mm AIR DEFENCE GUN
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A powerful selective fire weapon essentially an anti aircraft gun, can also be used in anti-armour and anti-personnel roles mounted on Ajeya (T-72) and Bhishma ( T - 90 S )
 
TECHNICAL DATA
Calibre 12.7 mm
Length of gun 1560 mm
Length of barrel 1100 mm
No. of grooves 8
Twist of rifling 381 mm
Direction of Twist RH
Weight of Gun 25 Kgs
Type of Feed Belt System
Feed RH
System of operation Gas
Type of Fire Automatic
Triggering Mechanical
Rate of fire 700 to 800 rpm
Muzzle Velocity 845m/sec
RANGE
I At Air target 1500 m
II At ground target 2000 m
III Max. flying range 6000 m
Barrel change Quick change possible
 

This is fired in single round, short bursts (4 to 6 rds), long bursts (10 to 15 rds) and continuous.
 
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