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Difference between revisions of "Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23"
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[[File:NS23.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Nudelman-Suranov NS-23 - 23x115 mm]] | [[File:NS23.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Nudelman-Suranov NS-23 - 23x115 mm]] | ||
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| − | ''' | + | The '''NS-23''' was designed in 1944. It was intended as a replacement for both the [[ShVAK-20]], used on fighter planes, and the [[VYa-23]], the main gun on the Il-2 ground attack plane. |
| − | + | The NS-23 was chambered in 23x115 mm, a new round that was derived from the 14.5x114 mm by necking it out to 23 mm to use the VYa projectile. This autocannon was mounted on the La-9 and La-11 fighter planes, the MiG-9, MiG-15 (early version), Yak-15 and Yak-17 jet fighter planes, and the Il-10 ground attack plane. | |
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| + | [[File:Nr-23.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23 - 23x115 mm]] | ||
| + | [[File:NR-23 cannon.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23 on display - 23x115 mm]] | ||
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| + | The '''NR-23''' is an improved version of the NS-23, with double side feeding system, increased rate of fire and more durable barrel. It entered service in 1948 and was used on the MiG-15bis, MiG-17, MiG-19 and other fighter planes, the Il-10M ground attack plane, the Tu-4 and Il-28 bombers, and the Be-6 hydroplane. | ||
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Revision as of 22:57, 7 March 2023
Nudelman-Suranov NS-23 and Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23 are two related Soviet aircraft autocannons.
NS-23
The NS-23 was designed in 1944. It was intended as a replacement for both the ShVAK-20, used on fighter planes, and the VYa-23, the main gun on the Il-2 ground attack plane.
The NS-23 was chambered in 23x115 mm, a new round that was derived from the 14.5x114 mm by necking it out to 23 mm to use the VYa projectile. This autocannon was mounted on the La-9 and La-11 fighter planes, the MiG-9, MiG-15 (early version), Yak-15 and Yak-17 jet fighter planes, and the Il-10 ground attack plane.
The NS-23 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story of a Real Man (Povest o nastoyashchem cheloveke) | Mounted on La-9 | 1948 |
NR-23
The NR-23 is an improved version of the NS-23, with double side feeding system, increased rate of fire and more durable barrel. It entered service in 1948 and was used on the MiG-15bis, MiG-17, MiG-19 and other fighter planes, the Il-10M ground attack plane, the Tu-4 and Il-28 bombers, and the Be-6 hydroplane.
The NR-23 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Arrow (Golubaya strela) | Mounted on MiG-17 | 1958 | ||
| The Stolen Train (Otkradnatiyat vlak) | Mounted on IL-28 | 1971 | ||
| Across the Gobi and the Khingan (Govi Khyangand tulaldsan ni) | USA soldiers | twin, mounted on the Soviet Tu-4 | 1981 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Referred as | Mods | Note | Date |
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| Battlefield 2 | Norinco Type 23-2K clone, mounted on Q-5 Fantan, incorrectly shown as having a single nose-mounted gun | 2005 | ||
| Project Reality | Norinco Type 23-2K clone, mounted on Q-5 Fantan | 2005 | ||
| Ace Combat: Assault Horizon | Mounted on Tu-95 Bear, unusable | 2011 | ||
| Grand Theft Auto V | Mounted on MiG-17 | 2013 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area 88 | Rebels | mounted on MiG-17 | 2004 |