Lindcott Armory Compare / 20mm Vulcan vs 23mm Volkov-Yartsev
Cartridge comparison
20mm Vulcan vs 23mm Volkov-Yartsev
20mm Vulcan is faster (3,450 vs 3,020 fps).
20mm Vulcan →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
23mm Volkov-Yartsev →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 20mm Vulcan | 23mm Volkov-Yartsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Autocannon |
| Introduced | 1956 | 1941 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.787″ | 0.906″ |
| Case length | 4.016″ | 5.984″ |
| Velocity | 3,300–3,450 fps | 2,950–3,020 fps |
| Energy | 37,200–40,700 ft·lb | — |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | — |
| Recoil | 150–200 ft·lb | — |
| Eff. range | 2000 yd | — |
FAQs
- Is 20mm Vulcan faster than 23mm Volkov-Yartsev?
- 20mm Vulcan is faster — up to 3,450 fps versus 3,020 fps.