Lindcott Armory Compare / 20mm Hispano vs 23mm Volkov-Yartsev
Cartridge comparison
20mm Hispano vs 23mm Volkov-Yartsev
23mm Volkov-Yartsev is faster (3,020 vs 2,900 fps).
20mm Hispano →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
23mm Volkov-Yartsev →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 20mm Hispano | 23mm Volkov-Yartsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Autocannon | Autocannon |
| Introduced | 1938 | 1941 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.787″ | 0.906″ |
| Case length | 4.331″ | 5.984″ |
| Velocity | 2,750–2,900 fps | 2,950–3,020 fps |
| Energy | — | — |
| Recoil | — | — |
FAQs
- Is 20mm Hispano faster than 23mm Volkov-Yartsev?
- 23mm Volkov-Yartsev is faster — up to 3,020 fps versus 2,900 fps.