76.2mm M.1927

76.2mm M.1927
Image: 76.2mm M.1927 (Soviet Army Photo)
Year1928
Weapon TypeInfantry Gun
Origin & DesignerRussia/OAT
Numbers Produced16.482
Crew6
Calibre76.2mm (76.2x385R)
Elevation-6° to +25°
Traverse
BreechInterrupted Screw
RecoilHydropneumatic
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriagePole Trail
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield3.5mm
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length1.250mm (L/16.4)
Overall Length3.54m
Width1.63m
Height1.30m
WeightWeight in Traction: 1.620 kg
Weight in Action: 900 kg
Round WeightHE: 6.2 kg
AP: 6.3 kg
Muzzle VelocityHE: 262 m/s
AP: 387 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire10-12 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling[@maximum_ceiling]
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum Range4.200m
Armour Penetration35mm @ 500m @ 30°
TractionHorse Drawn (four horses) & Motorised
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 76.2mm M.1927 was a regimental gun which was first issued in 1928. It was used as an infantry support gun and was light enough to be manoeuvred by its crew. It was useful in taking out strong points and bunkers and was even issued with anti-tank rounds. It was issued at regimental level to infantry divisions and saw service against the Finns and later the Germans.