Russian military could use a six-barreled 23-mm automatic aircraft gun GSh-6-23M to combat drones. But for this, it must be installed on a ground mobile installation, said military expert Evgeny Damantsev.

GSh-6-23M
GSh-6-23M
Why not develop a self-propelled version of the Gatling gun system to counter UAVs. The domestic version is the 23-mm 6-barreled GSh-6-23M (AO-19), designed by specialists from the Tula KBP under the leadership of Vasily Gryazev and Arkady Shipunov. These guns were placed on the Su-24M and MiG-31B, and can also be placed on a self-propelled ground platform.
Evgeny Damantsev

Damantsev noted that their rate of fire is 10,000 rounds per minute, providing a much higher density of fire and the probability of hitting enemy UAVs.

Characteristics of the GSh-6-23M gun:

  • Cartridge type  -  AM-23
  • Caliber - 23 mm
  • Rate of fire - 10,000 rounds/min
  • Initial projectile velocity - 715 m/s
  • Weapon weight - 73 kg

Earlier www1.ru reported that at "Army-2024" presented the newest UAV of the "flying wing" type. The speed of the aircraft is up to 120 km/h, the communication range is 60 km, and the flight duration is up to 4.5 hours.

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