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25mm M811



Overview


25mm M811

Right side view of 25mm M811 autocannon. Note the shell ejection tube below the barrel.
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Origin
France
Type
Autocannon
Entered service
1993
Status
In service
Development
Early 1980's
Developer
France
Production
1990's - Present
Producer
France - Giat (up to 2006)
France - Nexter (2006 - 2015)
France - KNDS (2015 - Present)
Turkey - MKEK
Produced under license
Number produced
Over 1.000
Designations
25M811
Notable users
France
Turkey
Malaysia
Singapore

Details


Facts M811
General
Origin
France
Type
Autocannon
Barrel
Caliber
25x137mm NATO
Feed system
Dual belt feed
Barrel length
2.16 m
Rifling
Progressive right hand twist
Muzzle brake
Multi-slotted muzzle brake
Muzzle velocity
1.360 m/s for AP
Barrel life
16.000 rounds
Operation
Action
Cam driven action, externally powered
Rate of fire
Selectable,
Single shot, 125 rpm, 400 rpm or 650 rpm
Recoil force
1.500 N
Power supply
External electricity supply
Power usage
1.200 W for 400 rpm
4.600 W for 650 rpm
Dimensions
Weight
113 kg
Length
2.64 m
Width
345 mm
Height
370 mm

Platforms


Note: incomplete list

VBCI

The M811 is the primary armament of the VCI infantry fighting vehicle variant of the VBCI platform.

Media


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