Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Baron
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:M61_A1_Vulcan
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| gptkbp:broadcasts |
linkless feed system
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| gptkbp:caliber |
20 mm
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| gptkbp:controls |
gptkb:Specification
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| gptkbp:cooling_system |
air-cooled
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| gptkbp:country |
several allied nations
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| gptkbp:deployment |
airborne and naval operations
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| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:General_Dynamics
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
designed for harsh conditions
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| gptkbp:features |
six-barrel design
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| gptkbp:fire_department |
integrated with aircraft systems
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| gptkbp:first_introduced |
gptkb:1980s
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pioneered rotary cannon technology
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
M61 A2 Vulcan
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| gptkbp:is_used_by |
gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
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| gptkbp:legacy |
remains in service for air defense roles.
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| gptkbp:length |
2.5 m
1.2 m approximately 10,000 rounds M940, M61, PGU-28/ B up to 500 rounds in aircraft configuration |
| gptkbp:lens_type |
aircraft, naval, ground
Fighter jets, helicopters, ships fixed, mobile, turreted |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires specialized training
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| gptkbp:modifications |
various upgrades over the years
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
used in various conflicts including Gulf War
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| gptkbp:notable_users |
gptkb:NATO_forces
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| gptkbp:operational_range |
unlimited with ammunition supply
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
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| gptkbp:performance |
high precision at short ranges
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| gptkbp:production_years |
gptkb:1980
present |
| gptkbp:range |
1,500 m
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| gptkbp:rate_of_fire |
6000 rounds per minute
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| gptkbp:recoil |
gas-operated
electrical |
| gptkbp:reliability |
high
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| gptkbp:role |
air defense
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| gptkbp:safety_features |
double feed, safe mode
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| gptkbp:speed |
1,020 m/s
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| gptkbp:successor |
M61 A3 Vulcan
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| gptkbp:training |
extensive operator training
|
| gptkbp:type |
rotary cannon
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| gptkbp:used_in |
aircraft such as F-14 Tomcat
naval vessels such as Aegis-equipped ships |
| gptkbp:weight |
120 kg
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