35mm Caliber Gun (Oerlikon 35mm)
Weapon
35mm Caliber Gun (Oerlikon 35mm)
🎯 WeaponTwin 35mm rapid-fire anti-aircraft and anti-missile system with radar-guided tracking.
The 35 Caliber Gun system's primary role is to defend against attack by helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and missiles. It has a secondary role against surface vessels, shore targets, and in law enforcement where accuracy is critical.
System Description
The system consists of two GA35 rapid-fire automatic cannons derived from the Oerlikon 35mm, mounted side by side in an unmanned low radar observable turret. Target acquisition is by the installed search and track radar, while either an electro-optic or optronic tracking system with infrared and visible spectrum modes provides target information.
A control console is located in the ship's operations room, although the system operates automatically in the air-defence mode. The turret is fully self-contained and requires only an electrical supply and target data from the ship's combat management system.
Performance
The turret is capable of unlimited full circle traverse at up to 70° per second and elevates from 10° below to 85° above horizontal at up to 40° per second. On the Valour-class frigates, it is mounted on top of the helicopter hangar.
General Characteristics
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Mass | 5,500 kg (without ammo), 6,500 kg (with ammo) |
| Turret length | 5.4 m |
| Barrel length | 3.15 m (90 cal) |
| Width | 2.9 m |
| Height | 2.3 m |
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