The 30mm M230LF is a more capable version of the 30mm cannon featured on the Apache helicopter and is a member of the Chain Gun ® family of externally powered, combat-reliable conventional automatic weapons. The M230LF boasts a DC drive motor with a firing rate of 200 rounds per minute. Other features include an anti-hangfire system, extended-length barrel for enhanced muzzle velocity and a delinking feeder that allows the use of linked ammunition. The M230LF is ideal for use on ground vehicles and patrol boats.
Features and Benefits
- Leverages the Apache’s M230 fire superiority and reliability
- Air, ground or sea weapons platform applications
- Effective, lightweight, and easy to maintain
- Reliability of 22,000 mean rounds between failure
- Fires M789 HEDP, M788 TP and NATO standard 30mm ADEN/DEFA ammunition
- Multi-role, multi-target system capability
- Electronic round counting capability
