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25mm Gatling Gun System
The 25mm GAU-12/U Gatlign gun system produced by General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products was recently selected for the Joint Strike Fighter, a new attack aircraft with future roles in all major branches of the military. With muzzle velocities of 3,400 and 3,560 feet per second and a firing rate of 4,200 shots per minute, the GAU-12/U provides an effective, lethal weapon for a variety of combat missions. Specifications |
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Gun Type |
Five-Barrel, 25mm, Externally Powered Gatling Gun |
Weight |
270 Pounds (123 kg) ) |
Rate of Fire |
Up to 4,200 Shots Per Minute |
Dispersion |
7 Milliradians Diameter, 80 Percent Circle |
Muzzle Velocity |
3,560 Feet (1,085m) Per Second |
Average Recoil Force |
Hydraulic, Electric, Pneumatic |
Feed System |
Linked or Linkless |