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25mm Oerlikon KBB



Overview


Oerlikon KBB

Oerlikon KBB autocannon showing double feed mechanism and multi-slotted muzzle brake.
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Origin
Switzerland
Type
Autocannon
Entered service
1986
Status
Limited service
Development
1974 - Late 1970's
Developer
Switzerland - Oerlikon Contraves
Production
Late 1970's - ?
Producer
Switzerland - Oerlikon Contraves
Unit cost
$ 43.400 in late 1980's
Number produced
364 by 2003
Notable users
Turkey - Used in Sea Zenith

Details


Facts KBB
General
Origin
Switzerland
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
Caliber
25x184mm
Feed system
Double belt feed
Barrel length
2.30 m barrel
2.427 m including muzzle brake
Muzzle velocity
1.400 m/s for APDS
1.160 m/s for HE
Operation
Action
Gas operated
Rate of fire
800 rpm
Dimensions
Weight
146 kg
Length
3.19 m
Width
0.24 m

Media


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