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30mm M230 Chain Gun

 

General characteristics
Primary function Helicopter one barrel cannon (air-to-surface)
Contractor McDonnell Douglas
Caliber 30 mm
Muzzle velocity 2,600 ft/s 792 m/s
Rate of fire 625/minute
Magazine capacity  (AH-64) 1,200
Range About 19,700 ft 6,005 m
Aircraft AH-64 Apache


Jirka Wagner

 

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