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    M230LF Chain Gun®

    30mm Automatic Cannon

    FACT SHEET

    M789 HEDP M788 TP

    Highly Reliable System — Easily Integrated FACTS AT A GLANCE


    The 30mm M230LF is a more capable version of the 30mm cannon featured on
    the Apache helicopter and is a member of the Chain Gun® family of externally
    powered, combat-reliable conventional automatic weapons. The M230LF boasts Features and Benefits
    a DC drive motor with a firing rate of 200 rounds per minute. Other features ● Leverages the Apache’s M230 fire superiority
    include an anti-hangfire system, extended-length barrel for enhanced muzzle and reliability
    velocity and a delinking feeder that allows the use of linked ammunition. The ● Air, ground or sea weapons platform
    M230LF is ideal for use on ground vehicles and patrol boats. applications
    ● Effective, lightweight, and easy to maintain
    ● Reliability of 22,000 mean rounds between
    failure
    ● Fires M789 HEDP, M788 TP and NATO
    standard 30mm ADEN/DEFA ammunition
    ● Multi-role, multi-target system capability
    ● Electronic round counting capability
    M230LF Chain Gun

    Specs

    Characteristics Imperial Metric


    Recoil
    Ground Vehicle 6,300 lb 28,022 N
    Naval 1,650 lb 7,339 N
    Weight*
    Receiver 76 lb 34.5 kg
    Feeder 39 lb 17.7 kg
    Barrel 45 lb 20.4 kg
    Total 160 lb 72.6 kg

    Rate of Fire Cyclic, 200 rounds per minute


    Power Required 1 horsepower
    Clearing Method Cook off safe, open bolt
    Safety Absolute hangfire protection
    Case Ejection Side

    *Includes gun barrel, drive motor, recoil system, and integral dual feeder

    For information contact:


    Orbital ATK Armament Systems
    480-324-8600
    [email protected]

    OrbitalATK.com
    ©2015 Orbital ATK, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 109493_10

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