GShG-7.62 (7.62 mm)

Description

The 7.62 mm GShG-7.62 is a Soviet helicopter machine gun.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• Ka-29
• Mi-8AMTSh (Suspended)
• Mi-24P (Suspended)
• ◊Mi-24P (Suspended)
• ◔Mi-24P (Suspended)
• ◄Mi-24P HFS 80 (Suspended)
• Mi-24V (Suspended)
• ◔Mi-24V (Suspended)

General info

The GShG-7.62 is a rotary cannon, equipped with four 7.62 mm barrels.

Available ammunition

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Comparison with analogues

• M134 Minigun (7.62 mm) - Both rotary cannons have the same calibre and muzzle velocity.

Usage in battles

The GShg-7.62 is best used for taking out lightly armoured vehicles and soft ground targets. It can't penetrate any armoured vehicle.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• High rate of fire

Cons:

• Limited damage output due to its small calibre

History

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See also

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