76.2mm M.1902/30

76.2mm M.1902/30
Image: 76.2mm M.1902/30 (Russian Army Picture)
Year1931
Weapon TypeLight Field Gun
Origin & DesignerRussia/ Putilov-Sidorenko
Numbers Produced2.411
Crew6
Calibre76.2mm (76.2x385R)
Elevation-3° to +37°
Traverse
BreechScrew
RecoilHydrospring
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageSingle Trail
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield4mm
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length3.048mm (L/40)
Overall Length4.94m
Width1.84m
Height1.60m
WeightWeight in Traction: 2.380 kg
Weight in Action: 1.350 kg
Round WeightHE: 6.5 kg
AP: 6.3 kg
Muzzle VelocityHE: 662 m/s
AP: 680 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire8-15 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling[@maximum_ceiling]
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum Range13.290m
Armour Penetration59mm @ 500m @ 30°
TractionHorse Drawn (six horses)
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 76.2mm M.1902/30 was the modernised version of the M.1902. The original gun was up-graded by lengthening the barrel and altering the carriage to allow for an increase in elevation. The new barrel gave the gun a higher velocity and this along with new gun sights and made it handy as an anti-tank weapon. New anti-tank rounds were also developed and many were in service when the Germans invaded in 1941. It was kept in service until the new 76.2mm ZIS-3 was developed and it was used as a divisional gun and issued to field artillery regiments.