Oerlikon KCB

Oerlikon KCB
HS.661
TypeAutocannon
Specifications
Mass138 kg
Barrel length75 caliber
Cartridge30×170mm
Calibre30mm
Barrels1
ActionGas-operated
Rate of fire600 round/min
Muzzle velocity1,080 m/s (3,500 ft/s)
Effective firing range3,000 m

The KCB is a 30 mm caliber autocannon, developed by Hispano-Suiza as HS.831. When Oerlikon purchased Hispano's armaments division in 1971, the gun became KCB.

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