Designation:

Type 85

Info
Manufacturer: NORINCO - China North Industries Group Corporation - CNGC  
Product type: Weapons & Weapon Systems  
Name: Anti-aircraft system  

The Type 85 twin-23mm towed anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) is a Chinese copy of the Russian ZU-23-2. The weapon was developed for the export market and did not enter the PLA service. The weapon system is mounted on a two-wheel carriage, with two magazines each holding 50 rounds. The weapon uses a WPO-12 optical sight. The automatic, recoil-operated 23mm cannon fires the WPO44P high-explosive round with tracer or WB148P armour-piercing round with tracer. As well as engaging airborne targets, the weapon could also be used to engage ground targets.

Specifications:
Property Value
Main weapon caliber (mm)
23
Muzzle velocity (m/s)
970
Firing range (m)
2500
Traverse arc (degree)
360
Elevation (degree)
90
Depression (degree)
-10
Rate of fire (rds/min)
1000
Weight (kg)
950




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