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Type 65
Type 74

The Chinese-designed Type 65 is an optically sighted twin-barrel 37mm antiaircraft gun. The Type-74 is an improved variant that is visually nearly identical, though with higher rate of fire.

Specifications

Type Twin 37mm AA gun
Type Type 65Type-74
Tactical Antiair (AA) Range 3,500 m
Rate of Fire 150-180 rds/min per barrel 220-240 rds/min per barrel
Azimuth Unlimited
Elevation -10 to 85 degrees -5 to 87 degrees
Fire Control Optical mech computing sight
Ammunition HEI-T (37x252mm)
Self Destruct Time 9 to 12 secs
Self Destruct Range 4,000-4,750 m 4,000-4,700 m
Other Manufactured in China, recoil operated, 4 wheeled carriage (towed)

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Updated Saturday, June 19, 1999 6:37:33 AM