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Anti-aircraft gun From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Type 61 25 mm AAA gun is an anti-aircraft gun produced and used by China. It is manually operated by a single crew with an optical sight. The development began in 1961 and the batch production began in 1966. There were both land based and naval variants produced.
Type 61 25 mm AAA gun | |
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Type | Anti-aircraft gun |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
In service | 1966–present |
Used by | See users |
Wars | First Indochina War Vietnam War |
Production history | |
Designed | 1961 |
Produced | 1966 |
Specifications | |
Barrel length | 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) L/60[1] |
Crew | 1 |
Shell | 25 x 218 mm SR |
Caliber | 25 mm (0.98 in) |
Barrels | Single or dual |
Elevation | -10° ~ +85° |
Traverse | 360° |
Rate of fire | Compact: 800~900 round/min |
Muzzle velocity | 900 m/s (3,000 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 2,700 m (8,900 ft) |
Maximum firing range | 3,000 m (3,300 yd)[2] |
Feed system | Magazine |
Sights | Optical |
Ship classes using the Type 61: