M621 cannon
M621 | |
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Type | Automatic cannon |
Place of origin | France |
Production history | |
Designer | GIAT Industries |
Manufacturer | Nexter |
Variants | see variants |
Specifications | |
Weight | 45.5 kg (100.31 lb) |
Length | 2,207 mm (86.9 in) |
Width | 202 mm (8.0 in) (in mount) |
Height | 245 mm (9.6 in) (in mount) |
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Cartridge | 20×102mm |
Caliber | 20mm |
Action | Blowback operated |
Rate of fire | 800 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity |
1,005 m/s (3,297 ft/s) (AP-T) 985 m/s (3,231.6 ft/s) (HEI and TP) |
Feed system | Open-link M12 belt |
The M621 is a 20 mm automatic cannon of French design, developed by Nexter as on-board armament for armored vehicles, aircraft, helicopters and small coastal vessels of the French Navy.
Variants
THL 20
Turreted cannon for helicopters.[1]
POD NC 621
Cannon pod for helicopters and light aircraft.[2]
ARX 20
Remotely controlled weapon station with M621 and a 7.62×51mm machinegun.
SH20
Door mounted cannon for helicopters.[3]
CP 20
Pintle-mounted cannon for vehicles and boats.[4]
15A
Cannon for naval ships.[5]
NARWHAL
Remote-controlled naval gun.[6]
See also
References
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