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The M230 Chain Gun is used on the MH-60L Direct Action Penetrator. It is also the Area Weapon System on the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter , mounted on the chin turret. It uses a 2 hp (1.5 kW) electric motor to fire 30 mm (1.2 in) linkless ammunition at a rate of 625±25 rounds per minute.
This new 30x113mm medium caliber chain gun is a proven variant of the M230LF chain gun to counter uncrewed aerial threats (C-UAS) and ground engagements. By offering a dual feed, the need for mixed ammunition belts in a single feed is eliminated. The ability to switch between two kinds of ammunition is now possible.
The Protector family includes the RS2, RS4 and RS6 Remote Weapon Stations, with weapons from light machine guns (5.56 mm) to light cannons (30×113mmB M230 chain gun). [6] It also includes the Remote Turrets, designed for medium caliber cannons like 30×173mm and 40×180mm ( Mk44 Bushmaster II ).
Slinger is an anti-drone weapon system developed by Electro Optic Systems (EOS) of Symonston, Australia.It was introduced in May 2023. [1] [2]It consists of: a remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) based on the EOS model R400 RCWS that uses a lightweight Bushmaster M230LF autocannon which is fully stabilised and capable of on-the-move operation. 150 radio frequency proximity fused, high ...
The U.S. Navy uses the Mk44 Bushmaster II in the Mk 46 Mod 2 Gun Weapon System (GWS). The GWS is produced by General Dynamics to give warships protection against small, high-speed surface craft. A Mk 46 turret consists of the 30 mm chain gun, a forward looking infrared (FLIR) sensor, a low light television camera, and a laser rangefinder. The ...
There are many types, including chain guns, gast guns, revolver cannons, and rotary cannons. They are being used as military aircraft main guns, naval guns, anti-aircraft weapons, infantry fighting vehicle main guns and are occasionally found on reconnaissance vehicles like the LAV-25 .
At AUSA 2016, Oshkosh displayed a JLTV General Purpose variant equipped with an EOS R-400S-MK2 remote weapon system integrated with Orbital ATK's M230LF 30 mm lightweight automatic chain gun. [80] At AUSA 2017 JLTVs were displayed in three new configurations.
The United States Army uses various equipment in the course of their work. Small arms Firearms Model Image Caliber Type Origin Details Pistols SIG Sauer M17 9×19mm NATO Pistol United States SIG Sauer P320 – US Army Standard Issue Sidearm. Winner of the Modular Handgun System competition. Replaced all M9 and M11 pistols in service. Glock 26 9×19mm NATO pistol Austria Glock 26 – limited ...