Lightweight 30mm Cannon
Abstract
In support of an Army directed requirement (reference DAPR-ZA Memorandum, dated 5 July 2016) to provide an increased lethality modification to the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), to serve as the Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) light reconnaissance vehicle, an upgraded medium caliber weapon will be developed, tested and evaluated for integration into a modified remote weapon station. The XM914 is an upgraded and modified version of the M230 cannon currently equipped on the AH-64 Apache advanced attack helicopter. The XM914 is a link fed, externally powered and electrically primed 30mm chain gun, capable of firing two hundred rounds per minute. The gun incorporates an anti-hangfire system and an extended barrel for enhanced muzzle velocity. The XM914 provides significant lethality improvements over the current M2 .50 caliber machine gun and MK19 grenade machine gun and provides the capability required for Soldiers in a combat environment to engage enemy personnel and light armored targets.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- FI2_0604601A_5_2040_PB_2018
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