76mm M.1938

76mm M.1938
Image: 76mm M.1938 (RIA Novosti)
Year1938
Weapon TypeMedium Anti-Aircraft Gun
Origin & DesignerRussia/Loginov
Numbers Produced960
Crew7
Calibre76.2mm (76.2x558R)
Elevation-3° to +82°
Traverse360°
BreechVertical Wedge
RecoilHydropneumatic
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun MountCruciform
CarriageZU-8 Twin Wheeled Carriage and Stabilizing Legs an
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length4.191mm (L/55)
Overall Length6.50m
Width2.25m
Height2.06m
WeightWeight in Traction: 4.300 kg
Weight in Action: 4.300 kg
Round Weight6.5 kg
Muzzle Velocity816 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 Range14.600m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration78mm @ 500m @ 30°
TractionMotorised
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 76mm M.1938 was a modernised version of the 76mm 3-K. It had a new barrel and was mounted on the ZU-8 carriage. It was issued to heavy regiments with the national air defense force and to infantry divisions.