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[[Image:adden cannon.jpg|thumb|right|400px|ADEN cannon 30mm]] | [[Image:adden cannon.jpg|thumb|right|400px|ADEN cannon 30mm]] | ||
| + | The '''ADEN cannon''' is a British autocannon which has been mounted on many military aircraft. Designed in the 1940s, the ADEN entered service on the Hawker Hunter in 1954, and was the standard aerial gun of the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm until the introduction of the Panavia Tornado in the 1980s. The ADEN also saw very wide international service, being used by over 30 different countries. It is comparable to the French [[DEFA cannon]] with which it can share ammunition. | ||
| + | ==Specifications== | ||
| + | (1953 - ????) | ||
| + | * '''Type:''' Autocannon | ||
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| + | * '''Caliber(s):''' 30x113mm | ||
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| + | * '''Weight:''' 87.1 kg (192 lb) | ||
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| + | * '''Length:''' 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
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| + | * '''Barrel length:''' 1.08 m (3 ft 7 in) | ||
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| + | * '''Capacity:''' Belt fed | ||
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| + | * '''Fire Modes:''' Full automatic | ||
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| + | '''The ADEN cannon can be seen in the following films and video games used by the following actors:''' | ||
===Film=== | ===Film=== | ||
Revision as of 00:13, 24 January 2012
The ADEN cannon is a British autocannon which has been mounted on many military aircraft. Designed in the 1940s, the ADEN entered service on the Hawker Hunter in 1954, and was the standard aerial gun of the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm until the introduction of the Panavia Tornado in the 1980s. The ADEN also saw very wide international service, being used by over 30 different countries. It is comparable to the French DEFA cannon with which it can share ammunition.
Specifications
(1953 - ????)
- Type: Autocannon
- Caliber(s): 30x113mm
- Weight: 87.1 kg (192 lb)
- Length: 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
- Barrel length: 1.08 m (3 ft 7 in)
- Capacity: Belt fed
- Fire Modes: Full automatic
The ADEN cannon can be seen in the following films and video games used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Birds | Cartel pilot | Mounted on J35J Draken | 1990 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Referred as | Mods | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War | Mounted on Sea Harrier, non-playable | 2004 | ||
| Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War | Mounted on J35J Draken | 2006 |
See Also
- Royal Small Arms Factory - A list of weapons produced by RSAF Enfield