23x115mm

The 23x115mm round used by Soviet(USSR)/Russian/CIS aircraft and most notably, the GSh-23, ZSU-23-4 AAA (anti-aircraft-artillery) system and also the ZU-23 artillery piece. Though it is no longer used by the Russian airforce and has been replaced with the 30mm GSh-301, it is still in service with some other nations.

Specifications:
Size:	23mmx115mm
Muzzle Velocity(depends on weapon used)	(approx)700meters/sec ~ 750m/s
Shell weight:	175 grams
Weapons:	NR-23, N-23, GSh-23 and others.
Used in:	MiG-15(80 rounds), MiG-17(80 rnds),MiG-19(*retired from service), ZU-23, ZSU-23-4, & the Chinese Z-10 attack helicopter most recently along with other aircraft.

External links

• http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk/ModernAC.jpg
• http://www.airforce.ru/information/files/weapon/guns/gsh23_big.jpg

References