35mm Oerlikon KDA
Overview
Oerlikon KDA
Oerlikon KDA 35mm autocannon. Note the large dual belt feed mechanism on top of the receiver.
Source: Oerlikon Contraves -
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Japan - Japan Steel Works
China - Norinco
Variants
Variants of the Oerlikon 35mm autocannon
KDA
Variant intended for mounting in a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. Features a twin feed system for HE rounds against aircraft or soft ground targets and AP rounds against armored vehicles.
KDB
Variant intended for use in anti-aircraft mount. Single belt feed only. Feeds from either left or right. Lighter and more compact design than KDA. Standard belt length is 56 rounds.
KDC
Single feed model similar to KDB, but feeds from 7 round clips. Alternatively it is connected to an automatic feed system that holds more rounds.
KDE
Variant for use in infantry fighting vehicles. Intended to be center mounted in a turret. Features left and right hand feed. Switching between feed takes less than 1 second. Magazine fed or connected to a feed system.
Details
Media
Oerlikon KDE
35mm Oerlikon KDE autocannon as fitted onto a Japanese Type 89 mechanized infantry combat vehicle.
Source: rikuzi-chousadan.com
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Oerlikon KDF
Oerlikon KDF 35mm autocannon. Note the external similarity to the KDB and KDC.
Source: Oerlikon Contraves
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Oerlikon KDE
Oerlikon KDE on display in a museum mounted onto a cradle.
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Platforms
Type 87 AW
The Japanese Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun is armed with two KDA autocannon.