Vulcan Gun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Baron
gptkbp:armament 20 mm ammunition
gptkbp:barrelLength barrel cooling system
gptkbp:caliber 20 mm
gptkbp:communitySupport modular components available
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:countermeasures effective against aerial threats
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in media and films
gptkbp:deployedTo airborne and ground units
gptkbp:design multi-barrel design
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:developer developed_during_Cold_War
gptkbp:electronic_warfare used in multiple conflicts
gptkbp:evaluates high accuracy at range
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1960s
gptkbp:future_plans ongoing research and development
gptkbp:hasArea extensively field tested
gptkbp:hasDepartment integrated targeting system
gptkbp:historicalSignificance significant in air defense
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vulcan Gun
gptkbp:influence influenced modern rotary cannons
gptkbp:integration integrated into various platforms
gptkbp:internationalRelations various countries
gptkbp:isUsedFor aircraft
gptkbp:length approximately 2.5 meters
gptkbp:logistics requires logistical support
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:modifications various modifications available
gptkbp:muzzleVelocity approximately 1,000 m/s
gptkbp:notable_player electrical
gptkbp:operationalRange approximately 1,500 meters
gptkbp:operationalStatus used in various operational theaters
currently in use
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:performance high rate of fire
gptkbp:powers electric motor
gptkbp:publicPerception widely recognized weapon system
gptkbp:rateOfFire up to 6000 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil none
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:safetyFeatures safety interlocks
gptkbp:services ammunition belt
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M61_Vulcan
gptkbp:supportRole anti-aircraft weapon
gptkbp:sustainability sustained fire capability
gptkbp:technology Phalanx CIWS
detailed technical specifications available
gptkbp:training operator training required
gptkbp:type gptkb:rotary_cannon
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:U.S._military
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Vietnam_War
naval vessels
gptkbp:weight approximately 85 kg