Cannons

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**Cannons** are the main weapon that aircraft have available. They can be fired similarly to the Hydra 70s. Each playable aircraft has at least one cannon available:

* AV-42C: GAU-8, M230 Chain Gun
* F/A-26B: M62 Vulcan
* F-45A: GAU-22 Redeemer
* AH-94: GAU-94, M230 Chain Gun
* T-55: M62 Vulcan

## Gunsight

Every cannon has a visual gunfunnel to visualize the path the rounds are going to follow. To get targeting information, lock onto the target with either the TGP or radar. This will enable a corrected pipper, which you must place over the target.

The visual gunsight does not function against ground vehicles. When the gun pipper is over the ground, it is in CCIP (Constantly Computed Impact Point) mode, and does not correct for movement of ground units. However, locking a vehicle with the TGP will enable a corrected gunsight which accounts for movement.

## Cannon Info

GAU-8

Description
"A 30mm, 7-barrel rotary cannon. Fires depleted uranium rounds at a high rate of fire."

Caliber
30mm

Fire Rate (RPM)
3900

Dispersion Width (M)
0.5

Technical Stats

Cost
$800

Weight
Example

Ammo Count
Example

Advanced Stats

Projectile Lifetime (Seconds)
8

Bullet Launch Speed (M/S)
1010

The '*GAU-8 Avenger* is a seven-barrelled, 30mm, hydraulically driven Gatling-style rotary cannon. It was designed specifically for the anti-tank role, its uranium depleted rounds easily piercing armour.
It is only available to the AV-42C.

Example

Caliber
30mm

Fire Rate (RPM)
625

Dispersion Width (M)
Example

Technical Stats

Cost
$1650

Weight
937 kg

Ammo Count
1200

Advanced Stats

Projectile Lifetime (Seconds)
Example

Bullet Launch Speed (M/S)
Example

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The M230 chain gun is a 30mm, single barrelled, chain driven autocannon, avaliable to the AH-94 and AV-42C, mounted on a gimbal for enhanced targeting.

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Example

Description
The M61 Vulcan is a hydraulically driven, six barrelled, 20mm Gatling style autocannon.

Caliber
20mm

Fire Rate (RPM)
6000 rounds per minute

Dispersion Width (M)
Example

Technical Stats

Cost
$1600

Weight
321 kg

Ammo Count
800

Advanced Stats

Projectile Lifetime (Seconds)
Example

Bullet Launch Speed (M/S)
Example

The M61 Vulcan is a six-barrelled, hydraulically/electrically/pneumatically driven Gatling style autocannon, chambered for the 20mm caliber.

Example

Description
The GAU-22 is a four barrelled, 25mm Gatling autocannon, mounted internally on the F-45A.

Caliber
25mm

Fire Rate (RPM)
Example

Dispersion Width (M)
Example

Technical Stats

Cost
Example

Weight
Example

Ammo Count
800

Advanced Stats

Projectile Lifetime (Seconds)
Example

Bullet Launch Speed (M/S)
Example

The GAU-22 Redeemer is a four-barrelled, 25mm, Gatling style autocannon used by the F-45A. It is always mounted internally.

Example

Description
The GAU-94 is a triple-barrelled 20mm Gatling style rotary cannon.

Caliber
20mm

Fire Rate (RPM)
Example

Dispersion Width (M)
Example

Technical Stats

Cost
$1650

Weight
244 kg

Ammo Count
1200

Advanced Stats

Projectile Lifetime (Seconds)
Example

Bullet Launch Speed (M/S)
Example

The GAU-94 is a hydraulically driven, triple barrelled, Gatling style rotary cannon, exclusive to the AH-94 stealth attack helicopter, mounted on a gimbal for precise strikes.