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The first air guns were developed as early as the 16th century, and have since been used in hunting, shooting sport and even in warfare. There are three different power sources for modern air guns, depending on the design: spring-piston, pneumatic or bottled compressed gas (most commonly carbon dioxide and recently nitrogen).
Modern European fighter aircraft are usually equipped with the revolver cannon, whereas the United States and to some extent Russia generally favor the Gatling gun. The Gatling gun quickly became the weapon of choice for most air forces. ADEN cannon (UK) [1] 20 mm Becker (Germany) Berezin B-20 (USSR) Berezin BS (USSR) Berezin UB (USSR) 40 mm ...
6"/47 Mark 16 and 17 gun (Cold War, Korean War) 75 mm Gun M1916 (World War I) 75 mm gun M1897 (World War I) 3-inch M1917 gun (World War I, interbellum, World War II) 3-inch M1918 gun (World War I, interbellum) 3-inch M3 gun (interbellum, World War II) 105 mm M3 gun (interbellum, limited production)
Cold War / modern 12.7 Kord machine gun Russia: Modern 13.2 MG 18 TuF German Empire: World War I: 13.2 1-2 Hotchkiss M1929 machine gun France: Interwar / World War II 13.2 1-2 Breda Model 1931 Machine Gun Kingdom of Italy: Interwar / World War II 14.5 ZPU-1 Soviet Union: Cold War / modern 14.5 2 Type 58 People's Republic of China: Cold War 14.5 ...
Pages in category "Anti-aircraft guns of the United States" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Anti-aircraft warfare is the counter to aerial warfare [1] and includes "all measures designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action". [2] It encompasses surface-based, subsurface (submarine-launched), and air-based weapon systems, in addition to associated sensor systems, command and control arrangements, and passive measures (e.g. barrage balloons).
An anti-aircraft vehicle, also known as a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) or self-propelled air defense system (SPAD), is a mobile vehicle with a dedicated anti-aircraft capability. Specific weapon systems used include machine guns , autocannons , larger guns, or surface-to-air missiles , and some mount both guns and longer-ranged ...
The Air Force possesses 45 F-117s, some in flyable condition, As of 2023. The Air Force plans to operate the type through 2034. [39] F-15C/D Eagle: McDonnell Douglas: USA Jet Air superiority: Manned 1979 (F-15C/D) [40] 149 [41] 12 D variants [3] are used for training. The Air Force is seeking to divest 65 F-15s in FY2025. [42] F-15E Strike Eagle