30mm H/PJ12


Type 730


Overview

30mm H/PJ12

Test fire of a 7-barrel 30mm H/PJ12 close-in weapon system.
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Origin
China
Type
Close-in weapon system
Entered service
2003
Status
In service
Development
1990's
Developer
China - 713th Research Institute
Production
2001 - present
Producer
China
Designations
H/PJ12 (PLA Navy service)
Notable users
China - PLA Navy

Details

Facts H/PJ12 (Type 730)
General
Origin
China
Type
Close-in weapon system
Ordnance
Type
30mm 7-barrel gatling gun
Rate of fire
4.600 - 5.800 rpm
Range
1 to 1.5 km against missiles
3 km against surface vessels
Muzzle velocity
1.000 to 1.150 depending on ammunition type
Mount
Feed mechanism
Linkless feed system
Ammunition
640 rounds
Traverse
360°
Elevation
-25° to +85°
Operation
Crew
None on mount
Fire control
TR47C J-band radar
OFC-3 electro-optical system
Radar range
8 km for 0.1 m² object
15 km for 2 m² object
20 km for 10 m² object
Operation
Autonomous, closed-loop system
Operating mode selection via combat data system
Optional manual control using EO system
Dimensions
Weight
6.372 kg

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