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| 76-mm air-defense gun M1914/15 |
| Type |
air-defence gun |
| Place of origin |
Russian Empire |
| Production history |
| Produced |
1915-1934 |
| Specifications |
| Weight |
1,280 kg |
| Barrel length |
30 calibers |
|
| Caliber |
76.2 mm |
| Breech |
sliding block |
| Recoil |
none |
| Elevation |
-5° to +75° |
| Traverse |
360° |
| Rate of fire |
10-12 rounds per minute |
| Maximum range |
8.3 km |
76-mm air-defense gun M1914/15 (Russian: 3" зенитная пушка обр. 1914/1915 года) was the first Russian purpose-built anti-aircraft gun. Adopted during World War I, the gun remained in production until 1934.
