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M61 Vulcan Autocannon

30 Funniestduck  2.3 years ago

A model of the M61 Vulcan Autocannon. The gun was first designed in 1946 and firsted used in the F-105 thunderchief, it is a very sucessful platform being used in such aircraft as the F/A-18 Hornet/Super hornet, F-16 Viper, F-14 Tomcat and the F-15 Eagle. It fires 20mm bullets and has a fire rate of up to 6,000 RPM (rounds per minute) which is equivalent to 100 rounds per second.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 4.3ft (1.3m)
  • Length 13.5ft (4.1m)
  • Height 5.1ft (1.5m)
  • Empty Weight 559lbs (253kg)
  • Loaded Weight 559lbs (253kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 14.3lbs/ft2 (70.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 39.0ft2 (3.6m2)
  • Drag Points 1167

Parts

  • Number of Parts 16
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 41