The F-22A fighter jet is armed with the M61A2 20mm Gatling gun system produced by General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products. The M61A2 provides up to 10 times the reliability of single-barrel guns, firing at 6,000 shots per minute and placing a controlled dispersion of projectiles in the path of the target.
| Gun Type | M61A2, Six-Barrel, 20mm, Externally Powered Gatling Gun System |
|---|---|
| Weight (Total) Gun Feed System Ammunition (Full) |
648 Pounds (294 kg) 202 Pounds (91.6 kg) 176 Pounds (80 kg) 270 Pounds (122.5 kg) |
| Rate of Fire | 6,000 Shots per Minute |
| Ammunition Capacity | 480 Rounds |
| Ammunition Type | Compatible With All NATO Standardized Agreement 3585 Ammunition |
| Feed System | Linear Linkless, Closed Loop |
| Drive System | Hydraulic |
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