Soviet / Eastern Bloc Calibers 20 – 73 mm
Medium caliber ammunition (20 – 73 mm) bridges the gap between small arms and heavy ordnance, delivering high-impact firepower for armored platforms and air defense systems. Designed for both Eastern and Western systems, these munitions combine destructive capability, sustained rates of fire, and adaptability across diverse combat scenarios.
Soviet / Eastern Bloc Calibers
Medium caliber Soviet ammunition is primarily used in automatic cannons mounted on infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, and air defense systems. These rounds are designed for high-impact kinetic and explosive effects against personnel, vehicles, and low-flying aircraft.
They are optimized for rugged operation and high rates of fire.
Technical Parameters
- Caliber Range: 20 – 73 mm
- Case Type: Steel
- Projectile Types: HE, HE-T, AP, API, fragmentation
- Projectile Weight: 100 g – 3 kg
- Muzzle Velocity: 600 – 1,000 m/s
- Effective Range: 1,000 – 4,000 m
- Maximum Range: 6,000+ m
- Rate of Fire Compatibility: 200 – 1,000 rpm
- Penetration: Light armor / IFVs
- Fuse Types: Impact / proximity
- Operating Temp: -50°C to +50°C
- Storage Life: 15 – 25 years
- Platform Integration: IFV / AA systems
- Reliability: Very high
Typical Calibers
- 23×115 mm
- 23×152 mm
- 30×165 mm
- 37 mm
- 57 mm
- 73 mm (SPG-9 / BMP-1)
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