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40mm Bushmaster IV Automatic Cannon
PHYSICAL DATA
Length 158.19 in. (4018mm)
Width 16.94 in. (430mm)
Height 18.83 in. (478mm)
Receiver Weight 437 lb (198 kg)
Feeder Weight 65 lb (29 kg)
Barrel Weight 305 lb (138 kg)
Total Weight 807 lb (365 kg)
Power Required 5.0 horsepower @ 24 volts
Clearing Method Cook off safe, open bolt
Safety Absolute hangfire protection
Case Ejection Forward
PERFORMANCE DATA
Feed System Linkless, integral to weapon
Recoil 14,000 lb/62,272 N
Ammunition Fires all Bofors 40mm L70
NATO standard ammunition
The Bushmaster IV automatic cannon is propelling Chain Gun® technology into the 21st century. This compact, cost-effective weapon is available today, yet has the devastating firepower that will be needed to defeat the threats of tomorrow. Capable of accommodating a next round select, linkless feed system, it incorporates all of the battle-proven features of the 25mm M242 Bushmaster cannon, with significant system commonality for low-risk and proven performance.

 
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