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GIAT M621
Revision as of 04:15, 25 January 2013 by Greg-Z (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|450px|right|Gazelle mounted GIAT M621 - 20x102mm '''M621''' is a French 20 mm automatic cannon, designed by GIAT (now Nexter Systems)...")
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 used until current days.
Specifications
- Type: Automatic gun
- Calibre: 20×102 mm
- Gun Weight: 45.5 kg (100.31 lb)
- Gun Length: 2,207 mm (86.9 in)
- Bore Length: 1.897 m (74.69 in)
- Capacity: 500 rounds
- Rate of fire: 800 rpm
- Muzzle velocity: 985-1005 m/s
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 |