GAU-13

GAU-13
GAU-13/A 30 mm gatling cannon, Pima Air Museum, Tucson AZ
TypeGatling-style autocannon
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1970s–present
Used byUnited States
Production history
DesignerGeneral Electric
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics
Specifications
Mass333 lb (151 kg)
Length9 ft 2 in (2.79 m)
Cartridge30 × 173 mm
Caliber30 mm caliber
Barrels4-barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 14 grooves)
ActionPneumatic-driven
Rate of fire2,400 rpm (rounds per minute)
Muzzle velocity3,600 ft/s (1,100 m/s)
Feed systemLinkless feed system

The General Electric GAU-13/A is a 30 mm electric Gatling-type rotary cannon derived from the GAU-8 Avenger cannon.

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