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Equipment: 35-mm Twin Gun

(DND PICTURE)

The 35-mm twin gun system works either in conjunction with the Skyguard fire control unit or autonomously to provide low level air defence for airfield protection.

Characteristics:

Crew: 5 soldiers

Weight: 8,000 kg

Ammunition: 35-mm high explosive incinerary

Number of rounds available: 280 per gun before reloading

Rate of fire: 1,100 rounds per minute

Maximum reloading time: 7.5 s

Fire control: Gun King Sight laser

Entered service in 1989

Quantity in Service: 20

Notes:

Last updated: Jun-99

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