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[[File:GIAT M621 20mm Gazelle.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Gazelle mounted GIAT M621 - 20x102mm]] | [[File:GIAT M621 20mm Gazelle.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Gazelle mounted GIAT M621 - 20x102mm]] | ||
[[File:THL 20.jpg|thumb|400px|right|GIAT THL 20 - 20x102mm]] | [[File:THL 20.jpg|thumb|400px|right|GIAT THL 20 - 20x102mm]] | ||
| − | '''M621''' is a French 20 mm automatic cannon, designed by GIAT (now Nexter Systems). It is used on armored vehicles, aircrafts, helicopters and small coastal vessels in France, India, Romania and other countries. Its variants include THL 20, chin mounting for helicopters; SH 20, door mounting for helicopters; CP 20, pintle-mounted naval gun, and others. The gun entered service in 1973 and is still in service today. | + | The '''M621''' is a French 20 mm automatic cannon, designed by GIAT (now Nexter Systems). It is used on armored vehicles, aircrafts, helicopters and small coastal vessels in France, India, Romania and other countries. Its variants include THL 20, chin mounting for helicopters; SH 20, door mounting for helicopters; CP 20, pintle-mounted naval gun, and others. The gun entered service in 1973 and is still in service today. |
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*'''Type:''' Automatic gun | *'''Type:''' Automatic gun | ||
*'''Calibre:''' 20×102 mm | *'''Calibre:''' 20×102 mm | ||
| − | *'''Gun Weight''': 45.5 | + | *'''Gun Weight''': {{convert|kg|45.5}} |
| − | *'''Gun Length''': | + | *'''Gun Length''': {{convert|mm|2207}} |
| − | *'''Bore Length''': | + | *'''Bore Length''': {{convert|mm|1460}} |
| − | *'''Capacity:''' | + | *'''Capacity:''' Belt fed, platform dependent capacity (160 for model 15A naval mounting, 300-750 for THL 20) |
| − | *'''Rate of fire:''' | + | *'''Rate of fire:''' 750 rpm |
| − | *'''Muzzle velocity:''' | + | *'''Muzzle velocity:''' 980-1030 m/s depending on ammunition type |
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Latest revision as of 17:15, 28 November 2022
The M621 is a French 20 mm automatic cannon, designed by GIAT (now Nexter Systems). It is used on armored vehicles, aircrafts, helicopters and small coastal vessels in France, India, Romania and other countries. Its variants include THL 20, chin mounting for helicopters; SH 20, door mounting for helicopters; CP 20, pintle-mounted naval gun, and others. The gun entered service in 1973 and is still in service today.
Specifications
- Type: Automatic gun
- Calibre: 20×102 mm
- Gun Weight: 100.3 lbs (45.5 kg)
- Gun Length: 86.9 in (220.7 cm)
- Bore Length: 57.5 in (146 cm)
- Capacity: Belt fed, platform dependent capacity (160 for model 15A naval mounting, 300-750 for THL 20)
- Rate of fire: 750 rpm
- Muzzle velocity: 980-1030 m/s depending on ammunition type
The M621 can be seen in the following films and video games:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Man | THL 20 version; mounted on IAR 330L SOCAT | 2006 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World in Conflict | Mounted on Aérospatiale Gazelle SA 341F | 2007 |