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2M-3M Anti-Aircraft Gun

2M-3M Anti-Aircraft Gun

The 2M-3M Anti-Aircraft Gun is a twin-barrel naval weapon system designed to defend ships against low-flying enemy aircraft and helicopters. Mounted aboard minesweeper vessels, this gun provided close-range air defense and enhanced the survivability of naval ships operating in potentially hostile environments.
Developed for rapid target engagement, the 2M-3M combines a high rate of fire with quick tracking capabilities, making it effective against fast-moving aerial threats. Its twin-gun configuration allows a concentrated volume of fire, increasing the probability of successfully intercepting enemy aircraft.
According to the exhibit information, the weapon has an effective firing range of 3.7 kilometers and a rate of fire of approximately 450 rounds per minute, providing a powerful defensive capability against airborne targets.
Key Features


Type: Naval Anti-Aircraft Gun


Model: 2M-3M


Configuration: Twin-Barrel Mount


Primary Role: Air Defense


Platform: Minesweeper Class Ships


Effective Range: 3.7 km


Rate of Fire: 450 Rounds per Minute


Targets: Aircraft, Helicopters, and Low-Flying Aerial Threats


The 2M-3M Anti-Aircraft Gun represents an important element of naval air defense, showcasing the technology used to protect warships from aerial attacks during the Cold War era and beyond.