F-18 E 20mm Gatling Gun System

F/A-18 E/F 20mm Gatling Gun System

The Boeing F/A-18 E/F Hornet variants are armed with the M61A2-based 20mm Gatling gun weapon system produced by General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products. The M61A2 is a lightweight variant of the M61A1 20mm Gatling gun produced by GDATP. 

Specifications

Gun Type M61A2, Six-Barrel, 20mm, Externally Powered Gatling Gun System
Weight (Total)
Gun
Feed System
Ammunition (Full)
683 Pounds (311 kg)
202 Pounds (92 kg)
249 Pounds (113 kg)
232 Pounds (105 kg)
Rate of Fire 4,000/6,000 Shots Per Minute
Ammunition Capacity 412 Rounds
Ammunition Type Compatible With All NATO Standardized Agreement 3585 Ammunition
Feed System Rotary, Linkless, Closed Loop
Drive System Hydraulic

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