Volkov-Yartsev VYa-23
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The Volkov-Yartsev VYa-23 (Волков-Ярцев ВЯ-23) is a 23 mm (0.91 in) autocannon, used on Soviet aircraft during World War II.
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Volkov Yartsev VYa-23 | |
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VYa-23 cannon | |
Type | Aircraft autocannon |
Place of origin | Soviet Union |
Service history | |
In service | 1941–? |
Used by | Soviet Union |
Wars | World War II |
Production history | |
Designer | A.A. Volkov and S.A. Yartsev |
Designed | 1940–41 |
No. built | 64,655 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 62.8 kg (138 lb) |
Length | 2.147 metres (7 ft 1 in) |
Barrel length | 1.65 metres (5 ft 5 in) |
Cartridge | 23x152mmB |
Caliber | 23 mm (1 in) |
Barrels | 1 |
Rate of fire | 600–650 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 905 m/s (2,969 ft/s) |
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