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ShVAK 42

The ShVAK (Shpitalnyi-Vladimirov Aviatsionnyi Krupnokalibernyi, Shpitalny-Vladimirov large-calibre for aircraft) was a 20 mm autocannon used by the Soviet Union during World War II. It was designed by Boris Shpitalniy and Semyon Vladimirov and entered production in 1936. ShVAK were installed in many models of Soviet aircraft. The TNSh was a version of the gun produced for light tanks.
Name/Model: ShVAK 42
Type: Gas
Caliber: 20mm×99R
Rate Of Fire:
– 700-800 rounds/min
   Muzzle Velocity: 750-790 m/s
Weight:
– Empty: 40 kg (88 lb)¹
¹Without ammunition/wing version
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