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At 5,000 Rounds Per Minute, the MiG-27’s Huge Gun is Too Powerful

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The huge Shipunov gun had a cyclic fire-rate of 5,000 rounds per minute (see this video), and its gas-operated system spun to maximum firing rate faster than the ...
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Was the Russian MiG-27 Too Powerful for Its Own Good?

Here’s What You Need to Know: Despite problems with its cannon, the MiG-27 was reportedly deemed a reliable, smooth-handling aircraft. On December 27, 2019, the Indian Air Force bade farewell to the ...