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The '''Medak Gun''' is 30mm automatic cannon. It is primarily an army gun used on Sarath infantry armoured vehicle. It is based upon the [[Shipunov 2A42]] gun used in the Russian-designed BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle.<br />
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The BMP-2 vehicle along with the gun has been manufactured under license by Indian [[Ordnance Factory Medak]] as Sarath since August 1987.<br />
The Medak Gun is based on a modular and flexible in design.<br />
The manufacturer have also installed it in small warships using a modified turret as [[CRN 91 Naval Gun]] The original armoured vehicle turret had a two-man crew, but it has an automatic version with a day-night electro-optic fire control system which has been developed jointly by the [[Ordnance Factories Board]] (OFB) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for maritime use.<br />
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SALIENT FEATURES :<br />
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* Length of the barrel is 3027&nbsp;mm., one of the longest barrel in comparison with the guns of similar calibre.<br />
* The recoil thrust is 4000 to 5000 kgf (40 to 50 KN)<br />
* The muzzle brake is designed to withstand 40% of the total recoil thrust.<br />
* The gun is stabilised for yaw and pitch with the help of two gyros.<br />
* There is no hydraulic or pneumatic system associated with the gun or its assemblies. Almost all the functions are performed with 27 V DC supply.<br />
* The gun although designed to be cocked manually, provision exists to cock the gun using squib in emergency.<br />
* There are mechanical/electronic limiting switches in traverse.<br />
* The lower part of the turret which houses sensitive electrical/electronic devices are protected in bottom stand with FRP panels.<br />
* Konkurs anti tank wire guided missile and 7.62&nbsp;mm PKT machine gun can be provided on Upper part of turret.<br />
* The communication system to the turret can be incorporated.<br />
* Fire fighting equipment and temperature sensors can be provided.<br />
* Installation of Medak Gun System on board is easy and simple.<br />
* The gun is easy in its operation, particularly in comparison to all other small calibre guns being used in Navy.<br />
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[[Category:30 mm artillery]]<br />
[[Category:Autocannon]]<br />
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