AIRCRAFT GUN AND GUN SYSTEMS
25mm GAU-22/A Gatling Gun
GAU-22/A Gatling Gun
GAU-22/A
25mm Gatling Gun
The 25mm GAU-22/A produced by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is an externally powered Gatling gun selected for installation in the F-35 Lightning II fighter. The GAU-22/A was developed for both the internal and external F-35 gun systems. This four-barrel gun is a derivative of the highly successful five-barrel, 25mm GAU- 12/U gun also developed and built by General Dynamics.
Each of the four gun barrels has a breech bolt assembly that fires once per gun revolution. This ensures long barrel and breech life by distributing the heat and firing forces over all four barrels and breech positions. Continuous rotary motion reduces the impact loads on gun components, extending parts life and resulting in extremely high gun reliability.
GAU-22/A Specifications
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Weight |
230 pounds (104.3 kg) |
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Rate of fire |
Up to 3,300 shots per minute |
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Dispersion |
5 milliradians diameter, 80 percent circle |
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Muzzle velocity |
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Average recoil force |
3,700 pounds (16.5 kN) |
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Drive system |
Hydraulic, electric, pneumatic |
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Feed system |
Linked or linkless |
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