M-197 20mm Gatling Gun

M-197 20mm Gatling Gun

The 20mm M-197 Gatling gun produced by General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products is a lightweight, three-barrel modification of the six-barrel 20mm M61A1 Gatling gun. Modified for applications that require a lightweight, highly reliable weapon capable of firing up to 1,500 shots per minute, the M-197 is specifically designed for helicopters, light fixed-wing aircraft and small naval attack vessels. 

Specifications

Gun Type Three-Barrel, 20mm, Externally Powered Gatling Gun
Weight 132 Pounds (60 kg)
Rate of Fire Up to 1,500 Shots Per Minute
Dispersion 8.0 Milliradians Diameter, 80 Percent Circle (M50)
Muzzle Velocity 3,380 Feet (1,030m) Per Second
Drive System Hydraulic, Electric, Pneumatic
Feed System Linked or Linkless

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