37mm M.1939 (61-K)

37mm M.1939 (61-K)
Image: 61-K (RIA Novosti)
Year1939
Weapon TypeLight Anti-Aircraft Gun
Origin & DesignerRussia/Loginov
Numbers Produced20.000
Crew8
Calibre37mm (37x250R)
Elevation-5° to +85°
Traverse360°
BreechAutomatic
RecoilSpring
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageTwin Wheeled Carriages and Stabilizing Legs and Ja
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length2.730mm (L/61)
Overall Length5.50m
Width1.79m
Height2.11m
WeightWeight in Traction: 2.100 kg
Weight in Action: 2.100 kg
Round Weight0.785 kg
Muzzle Velocity880 m/s
FeedFive Round Clips
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire160 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling6.500m
Maximum Ground Range8.500m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration37mm @ 500m @ 30°
TractionMotorised
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 37mm 61-K was the main light anti-aircraft gun used by the Soviets in world war two. Like the 72-K, it was also based on the Bofors and mounted on a ZU-7 carriage. They first reached the troops in 1939 and were issued to light anti-aircraft batteries at divisional level.