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M230 Cannon
 
       
   

Specifications:
Caliber:
30x113mm
Weight:
55.9 kg (120 lb)
Length: 1,638 mm (64.5 in)
Width: 254 mm (10.0 in)
Height: 292 mm (11.5 in)
Action: Chain gun
Rate of fire: 625 rpm
Muzzle velocity: 805 m/s (2,641 ft/s)
Effective range: 1,500 m (1,640 yd)
Maximum range: 4,500 m (4,920 yd)
Cartridge:

  • M788 Target Practice (TP)
  • M789 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP)
  • M799 High Explosive Incendiary (HEI)

Entered Army Service: 1975
Manufacturer: Alliant Techsystems