The M230 Chain Gun is used on the MH-60L Direct Action Penetrator. It is also the Area Weapon System on the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, mounted on the chin turret. It uses a 2 hp (1.5 kW) electric motor to fire 30 mm (1.2 in) linkless …

For the last 25 years, the M230 Bushmaster Chain Gun held the spotlight as the premier weapon used on the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Today, it’s descendant, the M230LF (Link Fed), represents a new adaptation of medium caliber cannons for ground vehicles.

Superior, effective chain guns protecting the warfighter today and beyond. Arming many nations’ superior attack helicopters, ground, and sea platforms; firing 30x113mm advanced ammunition to defeat aerial and ground threats for mission success. The …

PLYMOUTH, Minn. – Oct. 9, 2024 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), a leading manufacturer of medium-caliber cannons, is introducing its next-generation M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster ® Chain Gun ®, offering …

Arming attack helicopters and ground platforms, our M230, M230LF and XM914 cannons defeat aerial and ground threats. The M242 brings superior battle-proven technology to the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, and allied forces around the world.

2024年10月10日 · Northrop Grumman has unveiled a new medium calibre chain gun, M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster, for enhanced flexibility and threat response on the battlefield. This next-generation 30x113mm chain gun is designed to counter both uncrewed aerial threats (C-UAS) and ground engagements.

• Proven technology based on M230 gun for the Apache attack helicopter • Easily integrated into remote weapons stations for land, air and sea combat platforms • Effective, lightweight, and easy to maintain • Reliability of 22,000 mean rounds between failure • Fires M789 HEDP, M788 TP and NATO standard 30mm ADEN/DEFA ammunition

The 30x113mm M230LF Bushmaster® Chain Gun® is the latest derivative of the 30mm cannon featured on the Apache helicopter and is a member of the Chain Gun family of externally powered, combat-reliable conventional automatic weapons. The M230LF boasts a DC drive motor with a firing rate of 200 rounds per minute.

The M230 is the original medium caliber ChainGun®. With battle-proven performance on the Apache attack helicopter, the M230 delivers efficient and reliable lethality for aviation platforms.

2024年10月12日 · Northrop Grumman has just upped the ante with its latest upgrade to the Bushmaster chain gun, introducing the M230LF, a weapon that promises to make a big impact on both air and ground missions.