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F-16

20MM GATLING
GUN SYSTEM
The weapon system features the M61A1 six-barrel Gatling
gun and a linkless ammunition feed system. The M61A1
provides up to 10 times the reliability of single-barrel guns,
firing at 6,000 shots per minute and placing a controlled
dispersion of projectiles in the path of the target. Over
4,500 F-16 systems have been delivered to date.

The double-ended linkless ammunition feed system


incorporates a compact lightweight composite rotary
SPECIFICATIONS s
ammunition drum to store unfired and fired ammunition.
Gun Type M61A1, six-barrel, 20mm,
externally powered Gatling gun The feed system is compatible with four General Dynamics

Weight (total) 832 pounds (377 kg) loading systems: the Universal Ammunition Loading System;
Gun 248 pounds (112.5 kg) the Ammunition Loading System; the F-16 Delinking Loader
Feed System 258 pounds (117 kg)
and the Universal Delinking Loader. The ALS and UALS sys-
Ammunition (full) 325 pounds (147 kg)
tems significantly reduce manpower requirements and turn-
Rate of fire 6,000 shots per minute
around time by eliminating the need for linked ammunition.
Ammunition capacity 511 rounds

Ammunition type M50- & PGU-series ammunition

Feed system Rotary, linkless, closed loop

Drive system Hydraulic

The F-16 fighter is armed with a 20mm Gatling gun


system produced by General Dynamics Ordnance
and Tactical Systems. This fixed-forward firing system
provides maximum lethality against air-to-air and
air-to-surface targets.

11399 16th Court North - Suite 200 - St. Petersburg, FL 33716 - (727) 578-8100 - armaments@gd-ots.com - www.gd-ots.com
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