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AK-230 gun
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Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · Russia · 1969
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AK-230gun

AK-230 gun
AK-230 gun Photo: Esquilo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Rate of Fire
75
Effective Ceiling
60
Muzzle Velocity
55
Fire Control
40
Mobility
70
Ground-Target Capability
50
Reliability
90
Range
50
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Russia
CategoryAnti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA)
EraCold War
In service1969–1984
Operators13 countries
Quantity1,750
Data Quality87%
62
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) MASS Rating
16/27
Cold War
61/210
All-Time
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 10 axes scored
Rate of Fire
75
Effective Ceiling
60
Muzzle Velocity
55
Fire Control
40
Mobility
70
Ground-Target Capability
50
Reliability
90
Range
50
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category.
01 / Overview
AK-230 gun
Country
Production
1969–1984
Quantity
1,750
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) · COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
62
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1969
  • Combat Weight1,974 kg
  • Crew2
  • Carriage / Platformenclosed automatic turret
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance7MOD.7
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Maximum Range (standard)6.5 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)4 km
  • Maximum Range (guided)2 km
  • Muzzle Velocity1,050 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (burst)1,000
  • Elevation-12 to +87 degrees
  • Traverse+180 to -180 degrees
◇Ammunition8MOD.8
▤Mobility4MOD.4
⬢Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
  • Total Rounds Carried1,000
▲Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length2.14 m
  • Width2.1 m
  • Height1.46 m
◎Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production1,750
  • Production Start1,959 year
◈Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1969Production started
  2. 1984Production ended
57
years in service
15
years in production
1,750
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 13 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Automated laying is a fire‑control capability that uses sensors and a computer to automatically set a towed artillery or mortar’s elevation and azimuth to the calculated firing solution.
A digital fire-control system employs computational algorithms to calculate and adjust artillery fire parameters, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in towed systems.
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Recoil system using a combination of liquid and compressed gas to absorb and return energy from firing.
Radar system measuring projectile velocity at muzzle exit.
An armored crew compartment on towed artillery or mortar systems designed to protect operators from small arms fire, shrapnel, and blast effects during operation.
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