Artillery of the USSR: the anti-aircraft gun 52 K (caliber 85 mm). The gun was created in Kaliningrad (the Moscow region) by M. Loginov. Actively used during the Second World War, and after a long time stood in service until the appearance of anti-aircraft missile systems. Subsequently, a part of these guns was converted for peaceful purposes as anti-avalanche guns.
Vadim Zadorozhny’s Museum of Equipment, Russia
Years of production: 1939-1945
Country of origin: USSR
Issued: 14222 items
Weight: 4.5 t
Range of fire: 15 km
Crew: 7 persons