L94A1 chain gun
| L94A1 | |
|---|---|
L94A1 mounted in the turret of an FV512. | |
| Type | Chain gun |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| Used by | British Army |
| Wars | Gulf War, 2003 invasion of Iraq |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
| Unit cost | £ 7,920 |
| Produced | 1980 to early 1990s, 1996–1998 |
| Variants | EX-31, L95A1 (short-barrelled version) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 17.86 kg |
| Length | 1.25 m |
| Barrel length | 703 mm |
| Cartridge | 7.62 × 51 mm NATO (linked) |
| Calibre | 7.62 mm |
| Action | Electrically driven |
| Rate of fire | 520 to 550 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 862 m/s |
| Feed system | Disintegrating-link belt |
L94A1 is the British Ministry of Defence designation for the long-barrelled version of the Hughes EX-34 7.62 mm chain gun, which is fitted to several British Army armoured fighting vehicles, including the Challenger 2 and the Warrior. A second version with a shorter barrel, designated L95A1, was also procured in small numbers.
The weapon was produced by Heckler & Koch in the UK.