AK-100 (naval gun) explained
| AK-100 |
| Origin: | Soviet Union |
| Is Artillery: | yes |
| Design Date: | 1970s |
| Production Date: | 1970s |
| Weight: | 35500t |
| Cartridge Weight: | 26.8kg (59.1lb) |
| Caliber: | 100mm |
| Rate: | 60 rounds per minute |
| Elevation: | -10 / +85 degrees |
The AK-100 is a Soviet 100mm naval cannon, with a maximum rate of fire of 60 rounds per minute, firing a 26.8kg (59.1lb) munition in HE anti-air or HE fragmentation varieties.[1] [2]
Specification
- Weight: 35.5 tons
- Elevation: -10 / +85 degrees
- Rate of Elevation: 30 degrees per second
- Traverse: 360 degrees
- Traverse rate: 35 degrees per second
- Recoil: 20 in (51 cm)
- Rate of fire: 50 to 60 rounds per minute
- Typical ammo storage: 350 rounds for a 4,000 ton class frigate[1]
A190
A190, also known as AK-190 and A-190,[3] is a modernized lightweight version of AK-100 developed by Burevestnik Central Scientific Research Institute that first entered service in 1997.[3] Deliveries started to the RF Navy to replace the AK-176 gun mount in 2012 and more than 30 systems with a firing range of more than 20 km were delivered as of 2020.[4] Specifications:[3]
- Weight: 15 tons
- Elevation: -15 / +85 degrees
- Traverse: ± 170 degrees
- Rate of fire: 80 rounds per minute
- Ammo storage: 80 rounds per gun internal
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Russia / USSR 100 mm/70 (3.9") AK-100 . 2014-07-28 .
- http://weaponsystems.net/weaponsystem/II02%20-%20100mm%20AK-100.html AK-100 | Weaponsystems.net
- Web site: AK-190 . April 7, 2017 .
- Web site: Russia has developed naval version of its AU-220M 57 mm remotely operated weapon station. 21 July 2020 .
