Rh-202



Overview

Rh-202

German Rh-202 twin 20mm towed anti-aircraft gun in firing position. Note the two wheel trailer at the rear.
Source: US Army - © Public domain

Origin
Germany
Type
Anti-aircraft gun
Entered service
1972
Status
In service
Development
1960's
Developer
Germany - Rheinmetall
Production
1972 - ?
Producer
Germany - Rheinmetall
Number produced
Over 1.800 by the year 2000
Notable users
Germany
Greece
Indonesia
Argentina

Details

Facts Rh-202
General
Origin
Germany
Type
Towed anti-aircraft gun
Crew
1 on mount
3 or 4 in total
Dimensions - travel configuration
Weight
2.160 kg without ammunition
Length
5.04 m
Width
2.36 m
Height
2.08 m
Dimensions - fire position
Weight
1.640 kg with ammunition
Length
4.05 m
Width
2.3 m
Height
1.67 m
Ordnance
Type
2x 20mm Rh-202 Type 3 autocannon
Ammunition
2x 270 round belt
Muzzle velocity
1.055 m/s for HEI-T
1.100 m/s for API-T
Traverse rate
80 °/s
Elevation
-5° to +83°
Elevation rate
48 °/s
Traverse
360°
Fire control
Sights
Galileo P56 computing sight, 5x magnification and 12° view
Optional P75 sight system with laser range finder
Firepower
Rate of fire
2.000 rpm cyclic, combined
Range
2 km vs aircraft
Carriage
Type
2 wheel detachable trailer
Three outriggers in fire position
Gun shield
No
Mobility
Towing vehicle
4x4 light truck
Autonomous mobility
Can be manhandled over short distances
APU
Yes, for power assisted aiming

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