M61A1/M61A2 20mm Gatling Gun System
The M61A1 and M61A2 20mm Gatling gun systems produced by General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products offer lightweight, highly lethal combat support for a variety of aircraft. The M61A1 and M61A2 dramatically increase multiple-hit probabilities when compared to guns with lower rates of fire because they can provide firing rates of up to 7,200 shots per minute. The M61A2 is 20 percent lighter than the M61A1.
Specifications
| Gun Type | Six-Barrel, 20mm, Externally Powered Gatling Guns |
|---|---|
| Weight M61A1 M61A2 |
248 Pounds (112.5 kg) 202 Pounds (Light Barrel), 228 Pounds (Heavy Barrel) (91.6, 103.4 kg) |
| Rate of Fire | 4,000/6,000 shots per minute |
| Dispersion | 8 Milliradians Diameter, 80 Percent Circle |
| Average Recoil Force @ 4,000 Shots Per Minute @ 6,000 Shots Per Minute |
2,133 Pounds (9.4 kN) 3,200 Pounds (14.2 kN) |
| Drive System | Hydraulic, Electric, Pneumatic |
| Feed System | Linked or Linkless |
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