The 85 mm air defense gun M1939 (52-K) (Russian: 85-мм зенитная пушка обр. 1939 г. (52-К)) [4] was an 85 mm (3.3 in) Soviet anti-aircraft gun, developed under guidance of leading Soviet designers M. N. Loginov and G. D. Dorokhin.

The 85-mm divisional gun D-44 (Russian: 85-мм дивизионная пушка Д-44) was a Soviet divisional 85-mm calibre field artillery gun used in the last action of World War II. It was designed as the replacement for the 76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3).

The 85-mm antitank gun D-48 (Russian: 85-мм противотанковая пушка Д-48) was a Soviet 85-mm calibre anti-tank gun used after World War II. It was designed as the replacement for the 100 mm field gun M1944 (BS-3) .

The 85 mm air defense gun M1939 (52-K) (Russian: 85-мм зенитная пушка обр. 1939 г. (52-К)) was an 85 mm (3.3 in) Soviet anti-aircraft gun, developed under the guidance of leading Soviet designers...

Jun 16, 2017 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the 85mm Air Defense Gun Model 1939 (M1939) (KS-12 / 52-K) Anti-Aircraft Defense Gun including pictures.

The D-48 is based on the D-44 divisional gun, but modified to make it better suited in the anti-tank role. The emphasis of the D-48 is a very high muzzle velocity for its armor piercing ammunition. This is achieved by making the barrel longer and increasing the amount propellant.

The 85mm M1944 air defense gun (or "Model 1944" and also known as "KS-18") was nothing more than the original M1939 platform engineered to fire a more powerful charge and thusly offered up improved all-around battlefield capabilities.

Apr 8, 2022 · The D-44 utilized an effective 85mm barrel mounting a large brake at its muzzle - the gun derived from the main gun used in the famous T-34-85 Medium Tank of World War 2. The recoil mechanism sat behind a small shield that offered basic frontal protection for the gunnery crew, the crew typically numbered eight and each charged with a special ...

The 85mm 52-K was the best Soviet anti-aircraft gun of the war and was issued in large number. It was used to equip heavy anti-aircraft regiments with the national air defense force. Some were also issued to anti-tank units and used during the battle of Kursk.

The 85 mm air defense gun M1939 (52-K) (Russian: 85-мм зенитная пушка обр. 1939 г. (52-К)) was an 85 mm (3.3 in) Soviet anti-aircraft gun, developed under guidance of leading Soviet designers M. N. Loginov and G. D. Dorokhin.