A Versatile Weapon for Ground and Air Dominance | The M230LF Chain Gun | Military Knowledge TV
* A Versatile Weapon for Ground and Air Dominance | The M230LF Chain Gun | Military Knowledge TV
The M230LF Chain Gun is a versatile and powerful 30mm automatic cannon designed primarily for light vehicles, naval platforms, and counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) operations. Developed as an evolution of the M230 cannon originally used on the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, the M230LF brings enhanced firepower and adaptability to ground and maritime forces.
* A Versatile Weapon for Ground and Air Dominance | The M230LF Chain Gun | Military Knowledge TV
The M230LF fires 30x113mm ammunition, including high-explosive dual-purpose (HEDP) and proximity-fuzed rounds, making it effective against a range of threats, from light armored vehicles to drones. Its ability to operate in different modes—single shot, controlled burst, and fully automatic—allows for strategic flexibility in combat scenarios. The cannon’s rate of fire reaches up to 200 rounds per minute, offering significant firepower and co