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Type 65


Type 74, Type P973


Overview

Type 65

Chinese 37mm Type 65 towed anti-aircraft gun shown in a museum in Israel.
Source: Bukvoed - © GNU Attribution Share Alike license

Origin
China
Soviet Union
Type
Anti-aircraft gun
Entered service
Mid 1960's
Status
In service
Development
1945 - 1948 (V-47 in USSR)
1960 - 1965 (Type 65 in China)
Developer
China
Production
1965 - 1990's or later
Producer
China
Number produced
Well over 1.000 Type 65
78 V-47 plus 5 prototypes
Notable users
China
Pakistan
Iraq
Thailand

Variants

V-47
Twin barrel M1939 developed in the Soviet Union in 1944 with 5 produced in 1945. A series of 78 guns was produced in 1949 before discontinued in favor of the 57mm S-60.
Type 65
Chinese production model of the V-47. Reportedly the V-47 design was transferred to China before the Soviet-Sino split. The Type 65 is the most common version of the twin barrel 37mm anti-aircraft gun. Multiple guns can be slaved to a fire director.
Type 74
Variant of the Type 65 with increased rate of fire and electric drive for traverse and elevation. The Type 74 can be used stand-alone, but is intended to be slaved to a fire director with radar input. This allows the Type 74 to be used at night and in adverse weather.
Type 74SD
Less extensive upgrade than Type 74. This retains the increased rate of fire, but lacks the powered traverse and elevation. This version is still intended to be used in conjunction an external director and early warning radar input.
Type P793
Further development of the Type 74. Improvements include an Italian Galileo P56 electro-optical sight and improved external fire control system, consisting of both optical director with laser range finder and a radar system. A variant with longer barrel, higher muzzle velocity and even higher rate of fire was available as well. Also known as Type 79-III.

Type 74

Royal Thai Marines fire the 37 mm anti-aircraft gun during a live-fire exercise in 2019.
Source: US Marine Corps - © Public domain

Details

Facts Type 65 Type 74 Type P973
General
Origin
China
Type
Towed anti-aircraft gun
Crew
8
Dimensions
Weight
2.7 t
Length
6.36 m
Width
1.80 m
Height
2.25 m
Ordnance
Type
2x 37mm autocannon
Ammunition
5 round clip per gun
Elevation
-5° to +85°, manual
Traverse
360°, manual
Fire control
Control mode
Manual control on mount
Optional external control by optronic director and/or radar system
Firepower
Rate of fire
320 - 360 rpm cyclic
160 rpm practical
Range
3.5 km practical vs aircraft
4 km practical horizontal range
8.4 km ballistic range
Carriage
Type
4 wheel carriage with two outriggers
Gun shield
Optional
Mobility
Towing vehicle
6x6 truck
Towed speed
60 km/h on road
25 km/h off road
Autonomous mobility
Can be manhandled into position

Media

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