85mm M.1939 (52-K)

85mm M.1939 (52-K)
Image: 52-K (Wikipedia)
Year1939
Weapon TypeMedium Anti-Aircraft Gun
Origin & DesignerRussia/Loginov
Numbers Produced13.422
Crew7
Calibre85mm (85x629R)
Elevation-3° to +82°
Traverse360°
BreechVertical Sliding Wedge
RecoilHydropneumatic
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageZU-8 Twin Wheeled Carriage and Stabilizing Legs an
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length4.693mm (L/55)
Overall Length7.05m
Width2.15m
Height2.25m
WeightWeight in Traction: 4.400 kg
Weight in Action: 4.400 kg
Round Weight9.2 kg (HE & AP)
Muzzle Velocity792 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire12 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling10.500m
Maximum Ground Range15.650m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration91mm @ 500m @ 30°
TractionMotorised
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 85mm 52-K was the best Soviet anti-aircraft gun of the war and was issued in large number. It was used to equip heavy anti-aircraft regiments with the national air defense force. Some were also issued to anti-tank units and used during the battle of Kursk.