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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Baron
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:F-22_Raptor
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gptkbp:broadcasts
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belt-fed
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gptkbp:caliber
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20 mm
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gptkbp:controls
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gptkb:GAU-8_Avenger
gptkb:Specification
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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air-cooled
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gptkbp:crew
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1 operator
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gptkbp:date
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1970s
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gptkbp:deployment
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aircraft carrier and land-based systems
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:General_Dynamics
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gptkbp:filmography
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air superiority missions
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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gptkb:Gulf_War
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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important in air defense history
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M61 A2 20 mm cannon
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gptkbp:impact
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significant impact on air combat tactics.
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gptkbp:is_aimed_at
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radar targeting system
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:length
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2.5 m
1.5 m
1,020 m/s
quick-change barrel
20 mm ammunition
500 rounds
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gptkbp:lens_type
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gptkb:aircraft
aircraft-mounted
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gptkbp:location
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nose of aircraft
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular maintenance
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:General_Dynamics
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gptkbp:modifications
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various upgrades over time
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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used in various conflicts
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:US_Navy
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gptkbp:operational_range
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3,000 m
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gptkbp:operational_status
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in service
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gptkbp:performance
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high rate of fire and accuracy
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gptkbp:range
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1,500 m
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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600 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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hydraulic recoil system
electrical firing mechanism
single shot and burst mode
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:M61_A3
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gptkbp:role
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air defense
ground attack
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gptkbp:safety_features
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safety interlocks
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gptkbp:sights
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optical sights
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:M61_Vulcan
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gptkbp:training
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requires specialized training for operators
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gptkbp:type
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automatic cannon
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gptkbp:weight
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120 kg
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gptkbp:year_created
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gptkb:1980
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