76.2mm L-5

## **Real-life History**

An 76.2mm cannon built by Kirov Plant for used on tanks, it's was based on the 76.2mm Regimental Gun Model 1927.

## **Specification**

* Country of Origin: Russia
* Caliber: 76.2mm
* Cannon Type: Tank Howitzer
* Cartridge: 76.2x385mmR?
* Barrel Length: L/16.5
* Rate of Fire: 10-12 rounds per minute
* Rifling: Unknown
* Total Weight: Unknown
* Feed System: None
* Effective Range: 1100m

## **Ammunition**

###### BR-353A

* Shell Type: APHEBC
* Shell Weight: 6,300 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 155 grams
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: 370 m/s

###### BR-353B

* Shell Type: APHEBC
* Shell Weight: 6,500 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 119 grams
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: 370 m/s

###### BR-353SP

* Shell Type: APBC
* Shell Weight: 6,500 grams
* HE Filler Weight: No filler
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: 370 m/s

###### BP-353A

* Shell Type: HEAT
* Shell Weight: 5,280 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 623 grams
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: Unknown

###### BP-353M

* Shell Type: HEAT
* Shell Weight: 3,940 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 490 grams
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: Unknown

###### OF-353

* Shell Type: HEF
* Shell Weight: 6,200 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 710 grams
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: 387 m/s

###### O-353AM

* Shell Type: Fragmentation
* Shell Weight: 6,210 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 540 grams
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: 387 m/s

###### OF-353M

* Shell Type: HEF
* Shell Weight: 4,750 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 690 grams
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: 420 m/s

###### OF-353M

* Shell Type: HEF
* Shell Weight: 4,750 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 690 grams
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: 420 m/s

###### F-353

* Shell Type: HE
* Shell Weight: 6,410 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 785 grams
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: 365 m/s

###### F-353M

* Shell Type: HE
* Shell Weight: 6,100 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 815 grams
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: 381 m/s

###### F-353F

* Shell Type: HE
* Shell Weight: 6,410 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 785 grams
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: 381 m/s

###### Sch-R2-353

* Shell Type: Canister
* Shell Weight: Unknown
* HE Filler Weight: 549 bullets
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: Unknown

###### Sh-353

* Shell Type: Shrapnel
* Shell Weight: 6,500 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 85 grams & 260 bullets
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: 381 m/s

###### Sh-353D

* Shell Type: Shrapnel
* Shell Weight: 6,440 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 85 grams & 260 bullets
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: 381 m/s

###### Sh-R2-353

* Shell Type: Shrapnel
* Shell Weight: 6,610 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 84 grams
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: 368 m/s

###### D-353A

* Shell Type: Smoke
* Shell Weight: 6,450 grams
* HE Filler Weight: 66 grams & 380 grams of WP
* Propelled Weight: 455 grams
* Muzzle Velocity: Unknown

## **Design**

The exterior of 76.2mm L-5 took the form of a single-shot RGM «KASTET», chambered in the 23x75mm. The launcher were painted in jet black or anti-flash white and the mantlet is in an armored sleeve around the barrel.

## **Usage**

Currently, the only country that uses weapon is Russia (Experimental).

## **Source**

* Russian Wikipedia: 76.2mm Regimental Gun Model 1927
* Aviarmor