What are 20mm rounds used for?
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What are 20mm rounds used for?
Like most cannon ammunition, 20mm caliber weapons are typically used against large targets such as vehicles, buildings, or aircraft. Though lethal against individual soldiers, 20mm ammunition is so large and heavy that its effects are inefficiently utilized on such relatively small targets.
What ammo does a M61 use?
The M61 and its derivatives have been the principal cannon armament of United States military fixed-wing aircraft for sixty years….
| M61 Vulcan | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 20×102mm Vulcan |
| Caliber | 20 mm (0.787 in) |
| Barrels | 6-barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 9 grooves) |
| Action | Hydraulically operated, electrically fired, rotary cannon |
What is the range of a 20mm cannon?
2000 yards
The 20 millimeter guns were the smallest anti-aircraft guns carried aboard the SLATER. As heavy machine guns, they were capable of firing 450 rounds per minute per barrel with an approximate range of 2000 yards.
What gun uses a 20mm?
Current weapons
| Weapon | Country of origin | Cartridge |
|---|---|---|
| Anzio 20 mm rifle | United States | 20×102 mm |
| M61 Vulcan | United States | |
| M197 electric cannon | United States | |
| M39 cannon | United States |
What caliber is an anti aircraft gun?
5-inch/25-caliber gun
| 5″/25 Caliber Gun | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-aircraft gun Naval gun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | US Navy, Argentine Navy |
What caliber is a 20mm shell?
The 20 mm caliber is a common firearm bore diameter, typically used to distinguish smaller-caliber weapons, commonly called “guns”, from larger-caliber “cannons” (e.g. machine gun vs. autocannon). All 20 mm cartridges have an outside projectile (bullet) diameter and barrel bore diameter of 0.787 inches (20.0 mm).
