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  2. Chain gun - Wikipedia

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    The M242 25 mm chain gun. A chain gun is a type of autocannon or machine gun that uses an external source of power to cycle the weapon's action via a continuous loop of chain, similar to that used on a motorcycle or bicycle, instead of diverting excess energy from the cartridges' propellant as in a typical automatic firearm.

  3. M230 chain gun - Wikipedia

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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.

  4. M134 Minigun - Wikipedia

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    The M134 Minigun is an American 7.62×51mm NATO six-barrel rotary machine gun with a high rate of fire (2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute). [2] It features a Gatling -style rotating barrel assembly with an external power source, normally an electric motor .

  5. M242 Bushmaster - Wikipedia

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    The M242 Bushmaster chain gun is a 25 mm (25×137mm) single-barrel chain-driven autocannon.It is used extensively by the U.S. military, such as in the Bradley fighting vehicle, as well as by other NATO members and some other nations in ground combat vehicles and various watercraft.

  6. XM214 Microgun - Wikipedia

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    With a fast-firing gun using standard rifle ammunition, the US Army and US Air Force showed interest for use of the XM214 on aircraft, helicopters, and armored vehicles. The smaller and lighter Microgun could replace the Minigun on heavily armed gunship aircraft and attack helicopters, freeing up space for ammo, equipment, and even more guns.

  7. Northrop Grumman Unveils the Next Generation of Bushmaster ...

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    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.

  8. List of autocannon - Wikipedia

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    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 .

  9. GAU-19 - Wikipedia

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    The magazine would be located underneath the cabin floor and could be reloaded in-flight. However, plans to mount the gun were later dropped. [4] In December 1992 the US Navy issued a letter of qualification for GAU-19/A integration and use on naval aircraft. In 2005, the GAU-19/A was approved to be mounted on the OH-58D Kiowa helicopter.