30mm DS30B Mark I
LS30B
Overview
30mm DS30B
Right side view of a 30mm DS30B naval gun mount firing in remote control mode.
Source: Royal Navy -
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United Kingdom - MSI-Defence Systems (>1991)
30mm Gun Mounting Mark 1 (UK service)
Details
Media
30mm DS30B
Left side view of a 30mm DS30B naval gun mount on a Huon class minehunter.
Source: Royal Australian Navy
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30mm DS30B
Left side view of a 30mm DS30B naval gun mount firing in remote control mode.
Source: Royal Navy
Copyright: Crown copyright
30mm DS30B
Left side view of a 30mm DS30B naval gun mount on a Type 45 destroyer.
Source: Royal Navy
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30mm DS30B
Left side view of a 30mm DS30B naval gun mount firing in remote control mode.
Source: Royal Navy
Copyright: Crown copyright
30mm DS30B
Left side view of a 30mm DS30B naval gun mount with operator on mount.
Source: Royal Navy
Copyright: Crown copyright
30mm DS30B
Left side view of a 30mm DS30B naval gun mount firing in remote control mode.
Source: Royal Navy
Copyright: Crown copyright
Platforms
(note: incomplete list)
Daring class
UK class of destroyer. Two gun mounts, one on either side of bridge.
Lekiu class
Malaysian class of frigate. Two ships in class. Two gun mounts on either side of radar mast.
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