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What caliber is a Vulcan Minigun?
| M61 Vulcan | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 20×102 mm |
| Caliber | 20 mm (0.787 in) |
| Barrels | 6-barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 9 grooves) |
| Action | Hydraulically operated, electrically fired, rotary cannon |
How fast does a 20mm bullet travel in mph?
Historical weapons
| Weapon | Country of origin | Cartridge |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn S-18/1100 anti-tank rifle | Switzerland | 20×138 mmB |
| ST-5 20mm AA Gun | Switzerland | |
| FlaK 30 and FlaK 38 single-barrel AA | Nazi Germany | |
| Flakvierling quadruple-barrel AA | Nazi Germany |
What is the cost of a 20mm round?
Each round of the 20mm ammunition costs $27, so continuous firing for one second would cost $2,970.
How much does a 20mm round cost?
How much is 7.62 bullet?
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How big is a 20 mm shell?
20mm caliber cartridges have an outside shell diameter and inside barrel diameter of 0.79 inches (20 mm). Projectiles or shells are typically 75 to 127 mm (3–5 in) long. Cartridges are typically 75 to 152 mm (3–6 in) long. Many but not all 20mm shells have an explosive filling and detonating fuze.
What uses a 20mm bullet?
The 20mm target practice rounds are designed for use with M61 guns on F-18 aircraft and are compatible with M39 guns, automatic 20mm cannons mounted on fighter aircraft, helicopters and some ground-to-air defense systems. All meet international standards, including US and Canadian military specifications.
How big is a 20mm cannon shell?
All 20 mm cartridges have an outside projectile (bullet) diameter and barrel bore diameter of 0.787 inches (20.0 mm). These projectiles are typically 75 to 127 mm (3–5 in) long, cartridge cases are typically 75 to 152 mm (3–6 in) long, and most are shells, with an explosive payload and detonating fuze.
Could a Vulcan shoot down a WWII tank from above?
A Vulcan would have little trouble stopping a WWII tank if fired from above. More than likely it would be a mobility kill unless they were able to ignite the fuel. In WWII there were instances of .50 caliber shells from aircraft bouncing off the ground and striking the exhaust of some tanks and traveling up the exhaust to damage the engine]
How effective is the V-Vulcan in war?
Vulcan is an effective weapon against ‘soft’ targets. That includes people, unfortified buildings and unarmored vehicles. The smallest-bore tank cannons in WW II were 37 mm, while the Vulcan is 20 mm. Most late-stage cannons in the war had calibers between 76 and 105 mm.
How many rounds does a M61 Vulcan shoot?
M61 Vulcan Action Hydraulically operated, electrically fir Rate of fire 6,000 rounds per minute Muzzle velocity 3,450 feet per second (1,050 m/s) with P Effective firing range ~2000 feet (609.6 m)
Could a 20mm cannon defeat a WWII tank?
“A WWII tank” covers a lot of ground, after all, and the earliest tanks of that war were in fact minimally protected to the point where they could be directly defeated by 20mm cannons.