M242 Bushmaster
IOC: 1981
Total Production: 15,000
M242 Bushmaster III
Unitary Cost: USD$200,000
Origin
United States of America
Contractor/s
ATK Alliant Techsystems
Applications
CV9035 MkIII
Family Members
M242 Bushmaster
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Description:
The Bushmaster III automatic cannon is the latest derivative of the Bushmaster cannon. It is intended against emerging threats which require a devastating power to be defeated. As a result of that, the Bushmaster III 50-caliber gun fires different 35mm types of ammunition depending on the target.
In May 2005, ATK received an order from BAE Systems worth $40 million to provide Bushmaster III dual feed chain guns for the Netherlands' CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. Deliveries were scheduled to begin in May 2006.
Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 35 mm
Weights: Max Weight 231 kg (509 lb), Min Weight 218 kg (481 lb)
Other: Max Rate of Fire 200 rounds per minute
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Sunday, March 07, 2010
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