Originally Posted by forum95
What are those fighter jets equiped with? 50 cal?
on a F-16? a little bigger
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20mm Gun System
The F-16 fighter is armed with the M61A1-based 20mm Gatling gun system produced by General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products (GDATP). The weapon system consists of the gun and a linear linkless ammunition feed system, also produced by GDATP. The gun features a 6,000 shot-per-minute rate of fire and is compatible with all M50- and PGU-series ammunition.
Specifications
Gun Type M61A1, Six-Barrel, 20mm, Externally Powered Gatling Gun
Weight (Total) 832 (377 kg)
Gun 248 Pounds (112.5 kg)
Feed System 258 Pounds (117 kg)
Ammunition (Full) 325 Pounds (147 kg)
Rate of Fire 6,000 Shots Per Minute
Ammunition Capacity 511 Rounds
Ammunition Type M50- & PGU-Series Ammunition
Feed System Rotary, Linkless, Closed Loop
Drive System Hydraulic
