M163 VADS

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:M163_Vulcan_Air_Defense_System
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:M113_APC
tracked vehicle
gptkbp:armament fully rotating turret
gptkbp:armor gptkb:none
gptkbp:brakes hydraulic brakes
gptkbp:caliber 20 mm
gptkbp:combat_role defense against low-flying aircraft
gptkbp:controls gptkb:Specification
gptkbp:crew gptkb:3
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:1970
gptkb:Monarch
1990s
ground forces
gptkbp:elevation +85° to -5°
gptkbp:engine 275 hp
GMC 6 V53 T
gptkbp:explores 360°
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 150 liters
gptkbp:height 2.5 m
gptkbp:historical_significance first modern self-propelled anti-aircraft system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M163 VADS
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:length gptkb:M61_Vulcan
6.1 m
1,000 rounds
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Motors
gptkbp:max_speed 56 km/h
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Thailand
gptkbp:number_built over 1,000
gptkbp:operational_range 300 km
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:production_years 1967-1980
gptkbp:range 2,000 m
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 1,000 rounds per minute
gptkbp:retirement_year 1990s
gptkbp:role air defense
ground attack
gptkbp:service_history 1970s to 1990s
gptkbp:sights gptkb:viewpoint
gptkbp:steering differential steering
gptkbp:successor modern air defense systems
M6 Linebacker
gptkbp:suspension torsion bar
gptkbp:training crew training required
gptkbp:transportation transportable by C-130
gptkbp:upgrades fire control systems
gptkbp:weight 11,000 lb
gptkbp:width 2.5 m
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1967