30mm Mauser MK 30
Model F
Overview
30m MK 30-2 ABM
30mm MK 30-2 ABM autocannon.
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MK 30 / Machinenkanone 30
German for "machine cannon 30"
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Description
The MK 30 is an autocannon of German origin. It was developed by Mauser as vehicle armament and for the anti-aircraft role. The design is also known as the Model F, although the MK 30 designation is more common nowadays.
The MK 30 is a gas operated autocannon. It fires the 30x173mm round and has a double feed mechanism. It is used as vehicle armament, used in naval mounts and in towed anti-aircraft guns.
Variants
Media
30m MK 30-2 ABM
30mm MK 30-2 ABM autocannon on prototype of German Puma mechanized infantry combat vehicle.
Source: Sonaz
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30m MK 30-2 ABM
German Puma mechanized infantry combat vehicle firing its 30mm MK 30-2 ABM in 2016.
Source: US Army
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30m MK 30-2 ABM
Close-up of MK 30-2 ABM autocannon on German Puma mechanized infantry combat vehicle.
Source: Boevaya machina
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30m MK 30-2
30mm MK 30-2 autocannon on Austrian Ulan mechanized infantry combat vehicle.
Source: Boehringer friedrich
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30m MK 30-2
30mm MK 30-2 autocannon on Austrian Ulan mechanized infantry combat vehicle.
Source: MatthiasKabel
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30m MK 30-1
Two Mauser MK 30-1 Model F autocannon on Artemis 30 towed anti-aircraft gun.
Source: Unknown author
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