130-mm KS-30 towed anti-aircraft gun

Country of Origin: Russia

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This heavy-caliber 130-mm anti-aircraft gun, similar to a wartime 120-mm U.S. model, was the largest towed AA gun in Soviet service. It was equipped with a power rammer and automatic fuze setter; radar fire control is provided by the SON-30 version of the Fire Can radar.

The KS-30 is mounted on a large platform with four double-tired wheels. In its traveling configuration, the outriggers, stabilizing jacks and firing platform are folded up against the mount.

The KS-30's recoil...

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