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The machine gun was used on Ka-29 helicopters

Russian servicemen have increased the firepower of the American Can-AM Strike-M4 buggy by installing a Soviet 7.62 mm GShG aircraft machine gun on it. The weapon was developed by specialists from the Tula "Instrument Design Bureau".

Can-AM Strike-M4 with a GShG machine gun
Can-AM Strike-M4 with a GShG machine gun

Features of GShG:

  • Rotating barrel block
  • Automation is based on the use of powder gas energy
  • Rate of fire is up to 6 thousand rounds per minute.
  • Initial bullet speed is up to 850 m/s
  • Firing range is up to 1 km
  • Weight is up to 19 kg

The GShG was also installed on Ka-29 helicopters. The Belarusian robotic complexes "Berserk" are equipped with a paired version of the GShG.

Sources
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