Friday, November 21, 2008

XM-301

IOC: 2006

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
General Dynamics

Applications
RAH-66 Comanche

Description: The XM-301 is a lightweight, three-barrel 20mm gun capable of providing rate of fires of up to 1,500 rounds per minute. It has been designed for the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter and optimized for air-to-air/surface engagements while providing enhanced accuracy and high probability of kill.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 20 mm

Weights: Max Weight 34.5 kg (76 lb)

Other: Max Rate of Fire 1,500 rounds per minute

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008

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