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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 |
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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 |