76mm M.1931 (3-K)

76mm M.1931 (3-K)
Image: 3-K (RIA Novosti)
Year1931
Weapon TypeMedium Anti-Aircraft Gun
Origin & DesignerGermany-Russia/Rheinmetall-Factory No.9
Numbers Produced3.821
Crew7
Calibre76.2mm 76.2x558R)
Elevation-2° to +82°
Traverse360°
BreechVertical Wedge
RecoilHydropneumatic
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun MountCruciform
CarriageTwo Wheeled Axle
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length4.191mm (L/55)
Overall Length6.70m
Width5.26m
Height5.30m
WeightWeight in Traction: 4.970 kg
Weight in Action: 3.750 kg
Round Weight6.5 kg
Muzzle Velocity813 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire20 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling9.250m
Maximum Ground Range14.500m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration78mm @ 500m @ 30°
TractionHorse Drawn & Motorised
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 76mm 3-K was a Rheinmetall designed anti-aircraft gun and was built under licence in Russia. It was the first medium anti-aircraft gun used by the Soviet army and issued to heavy regiments with the national air defense force and to infantry divisions.