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Vektor GA-1

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Vektor GA-1
GA-1 in Indonesian navy service
TypeAutocannon
Place of originSouth Africa
Service history
Used bySouth African National Defence Force
Indonesian Navy
Production history
ManufacturerDenel
Specifications
Mass39 kilograms (86 lb)
Length1.77 metres (5 ft 10 in)
Height195 millimetres (7.7 in)

Caliber20×82 mm
Rate of fire750 rds/min

The Denel Vektor GA-1 is an automatic cannon based on the German WWII MG 151/20 automatic cannon. Compared to other rapid-fire 20 mm autocannons, it is lightweight and has low recoil due to its design and the use of the 20×82mm cartridge. The weapon was intended for use in vehicles, naval vessels, and helicopters.[1] One gun was fitted to the Atlas XH-1 Alpha attack helicopter demonstrator.

References

  1. ^ "Weapons | Denel Land Systems". www.denellandsystems.co.za. Retrieved 2021-10-09.