The M30A1
externally powered cannon was designed and developed by Ordtech with
the aim to provide a solution to operatorss seeking a high power weapon
system with combat efficiency, high rate of fire, reliability,
adaptability on airborne, land and naval platforms, ease of operation
and maintenance. Calibre 30 mm DEFA was chosen due to proven
performance and use by numerous end users all over the world. However,
other calibres may be adapted upon Customer request.
Features
| High
Reliability |
| No
stoppage due to cartridge failure |
| No
stoppage due to ammunition belt |
| Long
operational life due to low stress design |
| Minimal
gas flow |
| Control
of rate of fire (selectable) |
| Control
of burst duration (number of rounds) |
| Improved
Mobility due to low mass |
| Hydraulic
or electric (optional) drive |
| Low
stress operation limited to barrel, muzzle and bolt |
| Remote
mounting (wing pod) |
|
Technical Data
| Calibre |
30 x
113 mm |
| Bolt
type |
Open |
| Muzzle
velocity |
890 m/s |
| Mass |
65 Kg |
| Length |
2000 mm |
| Rate of
fire |
300 to
1500 r.p.m |
| Time to
max fire rate |
150 ms |
| Time to
stop |
150 ms |
| Impulse |
Ns |
| Power
(required) |
4.8 KW
to 10.4 KW |
| MTBF |
25000
rounds |
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