The F-16 fighter is armed with the M61A1-based 20mm Gatling gun system produced by General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products. The weapon system consists of the gun and a linear linkless ammunition feed system, also produced by GDATP. The gun features a 6,000 shot-per-minute rate of fire and is compatible with all M50- and PGU-series ammunition.
| Gun Type | M61A1, Six-Barrel, 20mm, Externally Powered Gatling Gun |
|---|---|
| Weight (Total) Gun Feed System Ammunition (Full) |
832 (377 kg) 248 Pounds (112.5 kg) 258 Pounds (117 kg) 325 Pounds (147 kg) |
| Rate of Fire | 6,000 Shots Per Minute |
| Ammunition Capacity | 511 Rounds |
| Ammunition Type | M50- & PGU-Series Ammunition |
| Feed System | Rotary, Linkless, Closed Loop |
| Drive System | Hydraulic |
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