ADEN cannon
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The Royal Small Arms Factory ADEN cannon (ADEN being an acronym for "Armament Development, Enfield")[4] is a 30 mm revolver cannon used on many military aircraft, particularly those of the British Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm.[5] Developed post-World War II primarily to meet British Air Ministry's requirement for increased lethality in aircraft armament, the cannon was fired electrically and is fully automatic once it is loaded.[6]
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ADEN cannon | |
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Type | Revolver cannon |
Place of origin | United Kingdom |
Service history | |
Used by | See users |
Production history | |
Designer | Armament Development Establishment |
Designed | 1946 |
Manufacturer | Royal Small Arms Factory |
Produced | 1953–present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 196 kg (432 lb) with 200 rounds |
Length | 1,590–1,639 mm (5 ft 2.6 in – 5 ft 4.5 in)[1] |
Barrel length | 1,080 mm (3 ft 7 in)[1] |
Shell | 30×111mm belted[2][3] |
Calibre | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Action | gas operated revolver |
Rate of fire | 1,200–1,700 rpm |
Muzzle velocity | 795 m/s (2,610 ft/s) |
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