A chain gun is a type of autocannon or machine gun that uses an external source of power to cycle the weapon's action via a continuous loop of chain, similar to that used on a motorcycle or bicycle, instead of diverting excess energy from the cartridges' propellant as in a …

The M230 Chain Gun is used on the MH-60L Direct Action Penetrator. It is also the Area Weapon System on the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, mounted on the chin turret. It uses a 2 hp (1.5 kW) electric motor to fire 30 mm (1.2 in) linkless …

Northrop Grumman recently introduced the first of its kind M230LF Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun. This 30x113mm medium caliber chain gun offers two ammunition feed paths to give operators first round select responses to unmanned aerial threats (C …

The M242 Bushmaster chain gun is a 25 mm (25×137mm) single-barrel chain-driven autocannon. It is used extensively by the U.S. military, such as in the Bradley fighting vehicle, as well as by other NATO members and some other nations in ground combat vehicles and various watercraft.

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Northrop Grumman’s XM913 50mm Bushmaster® Chain Gun® is in production and designed to be the primary weapon on the U.S. Army’s XM30, providing increased lethality, accuracy and range for stationary and fire on-the-move capability.

The chain gun’s versatility enables the Bradley to engage infantry and light armored vehicles effectively. Additionally, the gun’s rate of fire and ammunition options provide suppressive capabilities, aiding the infantry carried by the vehicle during dismounted operations.

What is a chain gun? A chain gun is a type of machine gun that uses an external power source to load and fire ammunition continuously. It is often used on military vehicles and aircraft for its …

2024年9月22日 · A chain gun is a type of automatic cannon or machine gun that uses a chain-driven mechanism to feed ammunition to the firing chamber. Unlike traditional machine guns that use a belt or strip of ammunition, chain guns rely on a chain to load and fire rounds.

2014年7月23日 · A chain gun uses a continuous chain that is driven around a couple of sprockets, to feed the firearm. The chain has chambers where cartridges may be loaded. Many designs using this concept were developed from around 1850-1880 or so.