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KS-12
Type-72

The KS-12 85mm single shot AA gun isounted on a 4 wheeled towed carriage. The Chinese variant is the Type-72. Although long withdrawn from Russian service, it remains operational in several countries, including North Korea.

Specifications

Tactical Antiair (AA) Range 4,000 m w/o radar, 10,200 w/radar
Rate of Fire 15-20 rds/min
Azimuth 720 degrees
Elevation -3 to 82 degrees
Fire Control Optical telescope, radar
Ammunition HE-T, APC-T (85x__mm)
Self Destruct Time 1 to 33 secs
Self Destruct Range 800-10,200 m

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Updated Sunday, September 19, 1999 11:00:01 AM