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20mm Gatling Gun Systems

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	Up to 7,200 Shots per Minute
Dispersion	8 Milliradians Diameter, 80 Percent Circle
Muzzle Velocity @ 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

20mm Gatling Gun Systems

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

Up to 7,200 Shots per Minute

Dispersion

8 Milliradians Diameter, 80 Percent Circle

Muzzle Velocity @ 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

Weight
M61A1
M61A2

248 Pounds (112.5 kg)
202 Pounds (Light Barrel), 228 Pounds (Heavy Barrel) (91.6, 103.4 kg)

Muzzle Velocity
@ 4,000 Shots Per Minute
@ 6,000 Shots Per Minute

2,133 Pounds (9.4 kN)
3,200 Pounds (14.2 kN)