30 M 791

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2002
Total Production : 228

Model Status Year Produced
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
Country Status State Notes
EgyptActive 24
FranceActive 144
IndiaActive 36
QatarActive 24
Specifications
Notes
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

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Notes

* Prime Contractor
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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