30 M 791
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2002
Total Production : 228
Model | Status | Year | Produced |
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30 M 791 | Active | 2002 | 228 |
30 M 791
Group : Medium Caliber Cannons
Status : Active
Also Known As : DEFA 791
Origin : France
Contractor : NEXTER
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2002
Total Production : 228
The 30 M 791 is a lightweight, high firepower 30mm automatic gun designed for France's next generation fighter aircraft, the Rafale. It is optimized for air-to-air engagements with piercing ammunition. The 30 M 791 features a rate of rate of fire 0f 2,500 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity in excess of 1,025 m/s.
Operators
Specifications
Notes | ||
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Dimensions | ||
Caliber | 30 millimeter | |
Height | 240 millimeter | |
Length | 2.4 meter | |
Width | 290 millimeter | |
Mass | ||
Combat Weight | 120 kilogram | |
Rate | ||
Max Rate of Fire | 2,500 roundperminute | |
Speed | ||
Muzzle Velocity | 1,025 mps |
Photo Gallery
June 2011

Rafale's 30-791 cannon
June 2007

Rafale's DEFA 791 30mm cannon
Notes
* Prime Contractor
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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