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* [[Royal Small Arms Factory]] - A list of weapons produced by RSAF Enfield | * [[Royal Small Arms Factory]] - A list of weapons produced by RSAF Enfield | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:16, 28 November 2022
The L21A1 RARDEN is a British autocannon mounted on a variety of armoured transport and reconnaissance vehicles in use by, among others, the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Belgium and Jordan. The origin of the name is a contraction of the two main parties involved in its manufacture and design, the "Royal Armament, Research and Development Establishment" and "RSAF ENfield". Unusually the weapon does not use a belt feed, but instead has a 6 round feed manually topped up with 3 round clips. In order to not cause a gap in the feed, the weapon must be fired in either three or single shot engagements and topped up with clip or loose round respectively before the weapon can be fired again. Due to its long recoil operation mechanism and lack of a powered ammunition reed, the weapon can continue to operate if all vehicle power is lost, unlike weapons such as the Bushmaster M242.
Specifications
(1971 - ????)
- Type: Autocannon
- Caliber(s): 30x170mm
- Weight: 242.5 lbs (110 kg)
- Length: 124 in (315 cm)
- Barrel length: 96.1 in (244 cm)
- Capacity: 6, loaded with 3 round clips
- Fire Modes: Semi/full automatic
The L21A1 RARDEN can be seen in the following television series and video games used by the following actors:
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Professionals | Mounted on FV721 Fox; (S04E01), (S05E04) | 1980-1982 | ||
| Soldier Soldier | British Army soldiers | Mounted on Warrior IFV's and Scimitar light tanks | 1991-1997 | |
| Red Cap | British Army soldiers | Mounted on Warrior IFV's and Scimitar light tanks | 2003-2004 | |
| Doctor Who | Mounted on Sabre (S11E11) | 2019 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Referred as | Mods | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Reality | Firing HEAT and Sabot rounds | Mounted on Warrior IFV and Scimitar light tank | 2005 | |
| World in Conflict | Mounted on Warrior IFV | 2007 |
See Also
- Royal Small Arms Factory - A list of weapons produced by RSAF Enfield