M621 | |
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Type | Automatic cannon |
Place of origin | France |
Production history | |
Designer | GIAT Industries |
Manufacturer | Nexter |
Variants | see variants |
Specifications | |
Weight | 45.5 kg (100.31 lb) |
Length | 2,207 mm (86.9 in) |
Width | 202 mm (8.0 in) (in mount) |
Height | 245 mm (9.6 in) (in mount) |
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Cartridge | 20x102mm |
Caliber | 20mm |
Action | Blowback operated |
Rate of fire | 800 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 1,005 m/s (3,297 ft/s) (AP-T) 985 m/s (3,231.6 ft/s) (HEI and TP) |
Feed system | Open-link M12 belt |
The M621 is a 20 mm automatic cannon of French design, developed by Nexter as on-board armament for armored vehicles, aircraft, helicopters and small coastal vessels of the French Navy.
Turreted cannon for helicopters.
Cannon pod for helicopters and light aircraft.
Remotely controlled weapon station with M621 and a 7.62x51 mm machinegun.
Door mounted cannon for helicopters.
Pintle-mounted cannon for vehicles and boats.
Cannon for naval ships.
Remote-controlled naval gun.