20 mm modèle F2 gun
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The 20 mm modèle F2 gun is a naval defence weapon used by the French Navy. It was developed from the GIAT M693, itself derived from Hispano-Suiza HS.820. It fires the same 20×139 mm round.
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20 mm modèle F2 gun | |
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Type | Autocannon |
Place of origin | France |
Specifications | |
Mass | 332 kg (732 lb) (without ammunition) |
Length | 2,600 mm (100 in) |
Barrel length | 1,970 mm (78 in) |
Caliber | 20×139mm |
Action | Gas unlocked, delayed blowback[1] |
Elevation | −15° to + 65° |
Rate of fire | 900 round/min |
Muzzle velocity | 1,050 m/s (3,400 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 1,500 m (4,900 ft) against aerial targets |
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