NORINCO Develops 76.2 mm Mobile Air-Defence System
NORINCO Develops 76.2 mm Mobile Air-Defence System 05 Maret 2017 The NORINCO SA2 76.2 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun with its remote-controlled turret traversed to the front and showing some of the lowered stabilisers. (photo : Jane"s) China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has released details of its latest 76.2 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG), which is designated as the SA2. Norinco SA2 76.2mm SPAAG (photo : Army Recognition) The SA2 is mounted on a 6x6 cross-country truck chassis that is also used for a number other applications developed by Chinese defence manufacturers. Mounted on the rear of the platform is a remote-controlled turret armed with a 76.2 mm/59 gun. Norinco SA2 76.2mm SPAAG (photo : Army Recognition) The system is stated as having a cyclic firing rate of up to 110 rds/min, but as only 49 rounds of 76.2 mm ready-use ammunition are carried it will likely only fire in short bursts. The turret has a powered traverse through a full 360° and wea...