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[[File:AMX-30 M693.jpg|thumb|400px|right|GIAT M693 mounted coaxially in an AMX-30 tank - 20x139mm]] | [[File:AMX-30 M693.jpg|thumb|400px|right|GIAT M693 mounted coaxially in an AMX-30 tank - 20x139mm]] | ||
[[File:Rooivalk F2.jpg|thumb|400px|right|GIAT | [[File:Rooivalk F2.jpg|thumb|400px|right|GIAT F2, chin mounted on Denel Rooivalk - 20x139mm]] | ||
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 | 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== | ==Specifications== | ||
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*'''Calibre:''' 20x139 mm | *'''Calibre:''' 20x139 mm | ||
*'''Bore Length''': {{convert|mm|1800}} | *'''Bore Length''': {{convert|mm|1800}} | ||
*'''Capacity:''' Belt fed, platform dependent capacity (320 for | *'''Capacity:''' Belt fed, platform dependent capacity (320 for F2 in 15B naval mount, 480 in AMX-30 coaxial mount) | ||
*'''Rate of fire:''' 800 rpm | *'''Rate of fire:''' 800 rpm | ||
*'''Muzzle velocity:''' 1050-1250 m/s depending on ammunition type | *'''Muzzle velocity:''' 1050-1250 m/s depending on ammunition type | ||
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!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="50"|'''Date''' | !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="50"|'''Date''' | ||
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| ''[[Blood Diamond]]'' || || || | | ''[[Blood Diamond]]'' || || || F2 version; mounted on MI-24 "Superhind || 2006 | ||
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Revision as of 13:12, 1 October 2013
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Diamond | F2 version; mounted on MI-24 "Superhind | 2006 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Najica Blitz Tactics | Gilda Empire fighters | Mounted in AMX-30 main battle tanks | 2001 |