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The M230LF, offered by Orbital ATK, is a more capable version of the Apache autocannon. Features include an anti-hangfire system, a delinking feeder that exploits linked ammunition, and an extended-length barrel, which results in greater muzzle velocity and hitting power from the same M789 HEDP and NATO standard 30 mm ADEN/DEFA projectiles.
The M230LF is currently at Technology Readiness Level 6. Meeting this threshold enables the capability to undergo live fire demonstrations that are currently scheduled for early 2025. Northrop Grumman’s M230LF Dual Feed Bushmaster ® Chain Gun ® will offer two feed paths that can switch between air burst and high explosive, dual purpose ...
The PDF clearly indicates that "M230LF 30mm BUSHMASTER® CHAIN GUN®" is one variant of the "M230 Chain Gun" family. Please don't move again until there is a clear consensus. - BilCat 01:12, 30 May 2019 (UTC) BilCat M230LF is a variant of M230 but both of those autocannons are called Bushmaster. The family they are talking about are all those ...
The cylindrical pod pointing backwards, just above the engines, is the missile approach warning receiver (part of Praetorian DASS). A missile approach warning system (MAW) is part of the avionics package on some military aircraft.
When fitted with the M230LF it offers 150 rounds of ready to use ammunition. A co-axial 7.62 mm FN-MAG machine gun (MG) is provided with 250 rounds of ready use ammunition. The weapons are fully stabilized with the mount featuring electric traverse through 360° and elevation from -10 to 50°.
Official Name Insignia Date Commissioned Headquarters; 1st Marine Aircraft Wing: 7 July 1941 [1]: Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan: 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
The Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) provides administrative and supply support for a Marine Aircraft Wing Headquarters (MAW HQ). The MAW HQ is a separate organization that directs and coordinates the operations of the MAW.
[115] 3rd MAWs rotary wing aircraft remained equally as busy, and the helicopters crews spent far more time in the vicinity of the enemy than the fixed wing pilots. [116] During the entire ground campaign, Marines found well stocked and un-damaged Iraqi units well entrenched, camouflaged and untouched by the three-week air campaign.