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Oerlikon Contraves KD
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The Oerlikon Contraves KCA is a Swiss 35 mm autocanon.
- Oerlikon Contraves KDA - Variant intended for mounting in a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. Features a twin feed system for HE rounds against aircraft or soft ground targets and AP rounds against armored vehicles.
- Oerlikon Contraves KDB - Variant intended for use in anti-aircraft mount. Single belt feed only. Feeds from either left or right. Lighter and more compact design than KDA. Standard belt length is 56 rounds.
- Oerlikon Contraves KDC - Single feed model similar to KDB, but feeds from 7 round clips. Alternatively it is connected to an automatic feed system that holds more rounds.
- Oerlikon Contraves KDE - Variant for use in infantry fighting vehicles. Intended to be center mounted in a turret. Features left and right hand feed. Switching between feed takes less than 1 second. Magazine fed or connected to a feed system.
Specifications
- Type: autocannon
- Mass: 6,700 kg (14,800 lb) (with ammunition)
- Length: 7.8 m (25 ft 7 in) (travelling)
- Barrel length: 3.15 m (10 ft 4 in) (barrel)
- Shell: 35×228mm
- Caliber: 35
- Rate of fire: 550 rounds/min (per barrel)
The Oerlikon Contraves KD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth | 1992 | |||
| Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla | 2002 | |||
| Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. | 2003 |