Oerlikon Millennium 35 mm Naval Revolver Gun System
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| Oerlikon Millenium 35mm Naval Revolver Gun System | |
|---|---|
| Type | CIWS |
| Place of origin | Germany, Switzerland |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2003 |
| Used by | Denmark |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1995 |
| Manufacturer | Rheinmetall Defence, Oerlikon Contraves |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | Gun: 450kg Mount: 3200kg |
| Length | 4.11m |
| | |
| Shell | 35 x 228 mm |
| Caliber | 35 mm |
| Action | Revolver cannon |
| Elevation | -15 / +85 degrees rate: 70 degree/s |
| Traverse | 360 degrees rate: 120 degrees per second |
| Rate of fire | 1000 rounds per minute automatic |
| Muzzle velocity | AHEAD: 3,445 fps (1,050 mps) HEI: 3,854 fps (1,175 mps) APDS/T: 3,950 fps (1,440 mps) |
| Effective range | 3500m (3830 yards) |
| Feed system | 200 round on mount |
The Oerlikon Millenium 35mm Naval Gun System is a Close-in weapon system.
See Also
Oerlikon 35 mm twin cannon earlier system using AHEAD rounds
Reference
Rheimetall Defence Millennium Product Page
Lockheed Martin Millennium 35 mm naval gun system
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