Does it have a faster fire rate cause it’s gas operated?
Yes, it’s hard to explain; but essentially, the longer it fires; until it reaches its max rotational speed, it can fire faster and faster, it has an electric motor to start the process though.
Just asking cause if it is faster I am going to add it to a 50mm Gatling gun design of mine.
There’s a bit more physics behind it; but yeah, it’s faster to a degree.
yeah I unsderstand how the physics work.
here are the pros and cons of it though. Gas Operation:
- Advantages:
- Offers a very high rate of fire, as the gas from the fired rounds can be used to cycle the action.
- It’s relatively self-sustaining, needing no external power sources like air or electricity.
- Can be more compact and efficient in terms of power-to-weight ratio.
- Disadvantages:
- The gas pressure can be difficult to regulate, and the system may be more prone to overheating, which can reduce reliability over time.
- Requires more complex maintenance, as gas-operated systems may involve intricate components that need cleaning and maintenance.
Yep
Also, if you want to talk Soviet tank buster, you want the GSh-2-30 or 6-30
(Should have been able to use UBR-8 & 11 (APDS and APFSDS) IIRC)
I prefer this though the Pneumatic. * Pneumatic Operation:
- Advantages:
- Very reliable with fewer mechanical components, reducing the chance of malfunction.
- Can be extremely fast, providing high rates of fire.
- The air pressure can be regulated to control firing speed, which can be an advantage for precision in some contexts.
- Disadvantages:
- Requires a constant air supply, which can limit mobility or necessitate a bulky, compressed air storage system.
- Might not be as powerful as gas-operated systems in terms of sustained fire without significant air tank capacity.
and to GSH-6-30 the Gau-8 still has more punch with it’s 30x173mm to the 6-30’s 30x165mm
Maybe do a Mix of the Pneumatic with gas.
Maybe but it could fire the APFSDS round of the 2A42/2A72, Aka UBR-11, so roughly 120mm of pen.
you win there. The PGU-14/B API ammunition can penetrate 55 millimeters of armor at a distance of 1,220 meters and up to 76 millimeters of armor at closer ranges of approximately 300 meters . Huh this comes from a site that is call warisboring.
Another source claims 100mm but does not give at what diffistance.
Yeah; could be point blank for all we know.
Keep in mind the GSh-6-30 had, MAJOR flaws; it would vibrate the MiG-27’s apart, extremely loud due to its positioning, and a number of other things, the gun it’s-self wasn’t bad, it’s just that it was put in a plane it wasn’t designed to be in.
they needed their own A-10 a plane built around the gun.
Yes, they indeed did.
Did they ever do it.
No, just equipped the GSh-6-30 to the MiG-27 (Strike Fighter MiG-23)
I have a video on it, let me find it.
That was a dumb choice just looked at it. It was not meant for that.