List of autocannon
Autocannon are automatic guns with calibers of 20mm or more. There are many types including chain guns, rotary cannon and revolver cannon. They are being used as military aircraft main guns, warship guns and anti-aircraft weapons.
General autocannon
Rotary cannons
Caliber (mm) | Power source | Weapon name | Country of origin | Period |
---|---|---|---|---|
20 | External | M61 Vulcan | ![]() | Cold War |
20 | External | M197 electric cannon | ![]() | Cold War |
23 | Internal | Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-23 | ![]() | Cold War |
25 | External | GAU-12 Equalizer | ![]() | Cold War |
30 | External | GAU-8 Avenger | ![]() | Cold War |
30 | External | GAU-13 | ![]() | Cold War |
30 | Internal | Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-30 | ![]() | Cold War |
37 | External | T249 Vigilante | ![]() | Cold War |
Revolver cannons
Caliber (mm) | Power source | Weapon name | Country of origin | Period |
---|---|---|---|---|
20 | M39 cannon | ![]() | Cold War | |
20 | Mauser MG 213 | ![]() | World War II | |
20 | ShVAK cannon | ![]() | World War II | |
23 | Rikhter R-23 | ![]() | Cold War | |
27 | Mauser BK-27 | ![]() | Cold War | |
30 | External | Rheinmetall RMK30 | ![]() | Modern |
30 | ADEN cannon | ![]() | Cold War | |
30 | DEFA cannon | ![]() | Cold War | |
30 | GIAT 30 | ![]() | Cold War | |
35 | Oerlikon Millennium 35 mm Naval Revolver Gun System | ![]() | Modern | |
Revolving cannons
Caliber (mm) | Weapon name | Country of origin | Period |
---|---|---|---|
32 | Puckle gun | ![]() | 1718 |
37 | 1-pounder Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon | ![]() | 19th century |
47 | 3-pounder Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon | ![]() | 19th century |
Notes and references
See also
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