25mm M.1940 (72-K)

25mm M.1940 (72-K)
Image: 72-K (Valka.ca)
Year1941
Weapon TypeLight Anti-Aircraft Gun
Origin & DesignerRussia/Loginov
Numbers Produced4.860
Crew6
Calibre25mm (25x218SR)
Elevation-10° to +85°
Traverse360°
BreechAutomatic
RecoilSpring
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageTwin Wheeled Carriages and Stabilizing Legs and Ja
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield3.5mm
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length1.915mm (L/76.6)
Overall Length5.30m
Width1.70m
Height1.80m
WeightWeight in Traction: 1.230 kg
Weight in Action: 1.060 kg
Round Weight0.28 kg
Muzzle Velocity925 m/s
Feed25 Round Box Magazine
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire250 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling2.400m
Maximum Ground Range6000m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration35mm @ 500m @ 30°
TractionMotorised
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 25mm 72-K was a light anti-aircraft cannon designed for use against low flying aircraft. It was mainly issued to anti-aircraft regiments which were used to guard major supply installations and transport hubs, these regiments were part of the national air defense force. It was based on a similar design to the Swedish Bofors and mounted on a similar carriage.