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TYPE 61 (DUAL-25MM) SHIPBOARD ANTIAIRCRAFT ARTILLERY

The Type 61 dual-25mm 60-calibre shipboard antiaircraft artillery (AAA) gun. It is manually operated by one crew with optical sight. The development began in 1961 and the batch production began in 1966.

Calibre: Dual-barrel 25mm
Barrel length: 60-calibre
Rate of fire: 800~900 rounds/min
Range: Maximum 3,000m; effective 2,700m
Elevation: -10~85 degree
Traverse: 360 degree
Fire-control: Manual

This page Last updated 26 December 2005