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The '''M693''' (full designation "Canon Mitrailleur 20 mm Modèle 693") is a French 20 mm automatic cannon designed by GIAT (now Nexter Systems). It is used on armored vehicles, aircraft, helicopters and naval vessels and has been exported to many different countries. The M693 features a dual feed system allowing the ammunition type to be changed depending on the target being engaged. A navalized variant known as the F2 is used on ships and is also chin mounted on helicopters. The M693 is a close relative of the [[GIAT M621]], which is a lightweight low recoil variant chambered for the smaller 20x102mm round. | The '''M693''' (full designation "Canon Mitrailleur 20 mm Modèle 693") is a French 20 mm automatic cannon designed by GIAT (now Nexter Systems). It is used on armored vehicles, aircraft, helicopters and naval vessels and has been exported to many different countries. The M693 features a dual feed system allowing the ammunition type to be changed depending on the target being engaged. A navalized variant known as the F2 is used on ships and is also chin mounted on helicopters. The M693 is a close relative of the [[GIAT M621]], which is a lightweight low recoil variant chambered for the smaller 20x102mm round. | ||
=Specifications= | |||
*'''Type:''' Automatic gun | *'''Type:''' Automatic gun | ||
*'''Calibre:''' 20x139 mm | *'''Calibre:''' 20x139 mm | ||
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== Film == | ==Film== | ||
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| ''[[The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai]]'' || || || mounted on Denel Rooivalk || 2003 | | ''[[The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai]]'' || || || mounted on Denel Rooivalk || 2003 | ||
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| ''[[Blood Diamond]]'' || || || F2 version; mounted on | | ''[[Blood Diamond]]'' || || || F2 version; mounted on Mi-24 "Superhind" || 2006 | ||
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|''[[009-1: The End of the Beginning]]''|| || ||mounted on "SuperHind Mark V"||2013 | |''[[009-1: The End of the Beginning]]''|| || ||mounted on "SuperHind Mark V"||2013 | ||
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| ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company]]'' || Mounted on South African Mi-24 Super Hind ||2008 | |||
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| ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]'' || Mounted on South African Mi-24 Super Hind ||2010 | |||
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| ''[[Battlefield 2042]]'' || Mounted on South African Mi-24 Super Hind ||2021 | |||
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|''[[The Abashiri Family]]'' || Police || "Explosion of violence!! We don't have justice!" (E01) || 1991 | |||
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| ''[[Najica Blitz Tactics]]'' || Gilda Empire fighters || Mounted in AMX-30 main battle tanks || 2001 | | ''[[Najica Blitz Tactics]]'' || Gilda Empire fighters || Mounted in AMX-30 main battle tanks || 2001 | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:26, 30 December 2023
The M693 (full designation "Canon Mitrailleur 20 mm Modèle 693") is a French 20 mm automatic cannon designed by GIAT (now Nexter Systems). It is used on armored vehicles, aircraft, helicopters and naval vessels and has been exported to many different countries. The M693 features a dual feed system allowing the ammunition type to be changed depending on the target being engaged. A navalized variant known as the F2 is used on ships and is also chin mounted on helicopters. The M693 is a close relative of the GIAT M621, which is a lightweight low recoil variant chambered for the smaller 20x102mm round.
Specifications
- Type: Automatic gun
- Calibre: 20x139 mm
- Bore Length: 70.9 in (180 cm)
- Capacity: Belt fed, platform dependent capacity (320 for F2 in 15B naval mount, 480 in AMX-30 coaxial mount)
- Rate of fire: 800 rpm
- Muzzle velocity: 1050-1250 m/s depending on ammunition type
The GIAT M693 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai | mounted on Denel Rooivalk | 2003 | ||
| Blood Diamond | F2 version; mounted on Mi-24 "Superhind" | 2006 | ||
| 009-1: The End of the Beginning | mounted on "SuperHind Mark V" | 2013 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Battlefield: Bad Company | Mounted on South African Mi-24 Super Hind | 2008 |
| Battlefield: Bad Company 2 | Mounted on South African Mi-24 Super Hind | 2010 |
| Battlefield 2042 | Mounted on South African Mi-24 Super Hind | 2021 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abashiri Family | Police | "Explosion of violence!! We don't have justice!" (E01) | 1991 |
| Najica Blitz Tactics | Gilda Empire fighters | Mounted in AMX-30 main battle tanks | 2001 |
| Jormungand | F2, chin mounted on Denal Rooivalk | 2012 | |
| Jormungand: Perfect Order | F2, chin mounted on Mi-24 SuperHind Mark V | 2012 |