Shipunov 2A42

The Shipunov 2A42 automatic cannon can be seen in the following films, video games, and television series used by the following actors:

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30 mm automatic cannon 2A42 - 30x165 mm

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2А42 on the Mi-28 helicopter

The 30 mm automatic cannon 2A42, also known as the Shipunov 2A42, is a Soviet/Russian 30 mm automatic cannon. The 30 mm 2A42 cannon has a dual feed. One is for HE-T and the other for AP-T rounds. The gunner can select one of two rates of full automatic fire, low at 200 to 300 rds/min and high at 550 rds/min. According to the manufacturer, effective range when engaging ground targets such as light armoured vehicles is 1,500 m while soft-skinned targets can be engaged out to 2,500 m. Air targets can be engaged flying at low altitudes of up to 2,000 m at subsonic speeds and up to a slant range of 2,500 m.

Specifications

• Length: 3,027 mm
• Weight: 115 kg
• Rate of fire (sustained): 300 r/min
• Rate of fire (max): 600 r/min
• Armor penetration (60° sloping at 1,000 m): 18mm – 25 mm
• Muzzle velocity : 880 m/s (AP-T) - 1,120 m/s (APDS)
• Effective range
  • Light armor: 1,500 m
  • Air targets: 3,000 m
  • Ground: 2,500 m
• Type: Twin feed, gas operated mechanism
• Calibre: 30 x 165 mm
• Ammunition: APDS, AP-T, HE, HEI, HE-T, HETP-T, TP

Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
9th Company			The BMP-2 main armament	2008

Television

Actor	Character	Title	Note	Date
		Stormgate	The BMD-2 main armament	2006

Video Games

Game Title	Referred as	Mods	Notation	Release Date