- KS-30
The
Soviet 130mm anti-aircraft gun KS-30 appeared in the early 1950s, closely resembling theUnited States wartime 120 mm antiaircraft gun. The KS-30 was used for the home defense forces of theUSSR and some otherWarsaw Pact countries. Recognition features are the heavy dual-tire carriage, a firing platform which folds up to a 45 deqree angle when the piece is in travel, and the long clean tube without amuzzle brake. Thebreechblock is of the semi-automatic horizontal slidinq wedge type, and the piece is fitted with a power rammer and an automatic fuze setter. Fire control is provided by the PUAZO-30 director and theSON-30 radar. Theammunition is of the fixed-charge, separated type. It is not interchangeable with that of the 130mm field or coastal guns. The KS-30 is now held in war reserve since it was replaced by surface-to-air guided missiles.
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