35mm Bushmaster III
Overview
Bushmaster III
A Bushmaster III with 35mm barrel and two slot muzzle brake.
Source: Alliant Techsystems -
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Origin
United States
Type
Autocannon
Entered service
2008
Status
In service
Development
Early 1990's - 1997
Developer
United States
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Alliant Techsystems
Production
Late 1990's - present
Producer
United States
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Alliant Techsystems
Notable users
Netherlands
Denmark
Denmark
Details
Facts
Bushmaster III
General
Origin
United States
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
Caliber
35x228mm Oerlikon
Feed system
Dual feed, either linked or linkless
Barrel length
2.785 m
Muzzle velocity
1.180 m/s for HE
Operation
Action
Chain gun, open bolt, forwards ejection
External power
2.2 kW at 24 volt
Fire selector
0 - 1 - F
Rate of fire
200 rpm or semi-automatic
Recoil force
6.300 kg
Dimensions
Weight
218 kg in total
113 kg barrel
68 kg receiver
36 kg feed system
Length
4.018 m
Width
430 mm
Height
478 mm
Platforms
(note: incomplete list)
CV 9035
The Bushmaster III is the main armament of the CV 9035 mechanized infantry fighting vehicle. The CV 9035 is used by several nations in Europe.
Related articles
25mm Bushmaster
The Bushmaster III is the largest caliber variant in the Bushmaster line-up of autocannon.
35mm Oerlikon KDA
The Swiss Oerlikon KDA is an autocannon that is in widespread use and the origin of the 35x228mm ammunition as used in the Bushmaster III.