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20mm Gatling Gun System

The Boeing F/A-18 C/D 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)	681 Pounds (309 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

20mm Gatling Gun System

Specifications

Gun Type

M61A2, Six-Barrel, 20mm, Externally Powered Gatling Gun System

Weight (Total) Gun Feed System Ammunition (Full)

681 Pounds (309 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

Weight (Total)
Gun
Feed System
Ammunition (Full)

681 Pounds (309 kg)
202 Pounds (92 kg)
249 Pounds (113 kg)
232 Pounds (105 kg)