76.2mm M.1943 (OB-25)

76.2mm M.1943 (OB-25)
Image: 76.2mm M.1943 (Gamesquad.com)
Year1943
Weapon TypeInfantry Gun
Origin & DesignerRussia/Tsiryuinikov
Numbers Produced5.122
Crew6
Calibre76mm (76.2x385R)
Elevation-8° to +25°
Traverse60°
BreechVertical Wedge
RecoilHydrospring
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageSplit 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: 1.300 kg
Weight in Action: 600 kg
Round WeightHE: 6.2 kg
HEAT: 6.3 kg
Muzzle VelocityHE: 262 m/s
HEAT: 311 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 Penetration69mm @ 500m @ 30°
TractionHorse Drawn (four horses) & Motorised
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 76.2mm OB-25 was designed to replace the M.1927 regimental gun. It used a modernised version of the M.1927 barrel and was mounted on the carriage from the 45mm M.1942 anti-tank gun. It was a light and provided the infantry with a low velocity gun in which to destroy emplacements and bunkers. It was issued in the same way as the M.1927 and both guns were kept in front line service until the end of the war.