The Bushmaster III is a 35 mm automatic/semi-automatic cannon designed and built by Alliant Techsystems, based on the 25 mm M242 Bushmaster. The weapon has been selected as primary armament for the CV9035 export versions of the CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) currently in service with the Danish , Dutch and Estonian armies.

The XM913 is an experimental American chain gun produced at Picatinny Arsenal. [1] The cannon is a larger and more modern version of the 35 mm Bushmaster III chain gun, which itself is a larger version of the 25 mm M242 Bushmaster cannon.

The M242 Bushmaster chain gun is a 25 mm (25×137mm) single-barrel chain-driven autocannon. It is used extensively by the U.S. military, such as in the Bradley fighting vehicle, as well as by other NATO members and some other nations in ground combat vehicles and various watercraft.

The Bushmaster III is a derivative of the combat proven M242 25mm Bushmaster automatic cannon. With increased range and payload, firing 35mm x 228mm ammunition from ground and naval platforms.

Our largest medium caliber chain gun, the XM913, provides stationary and fire on the move capability. Ensuring the right effector is in the fight, our Mk44 Stretch has in field capabilities to upgrade the 30mm Mk44 to 40mm. The Bushmaster III …

The Bushmaster III fires 35mm ammunition. It offers a unique dual feed system that allows the operator to select different types of ammunition for use against a variety of targets.

The Alliant Techsystems Bushmaster III automatic cannon is part of the Bushmaster chain gun series. The Bushmaster III comes with two bore sizes: 35-mm and 50-mm. It can fire 35-mm Oerlikon or 50-mm Supershot rounds. The compact size …

Feb 17, 2024 · A Bushmaster chain gun is capable of firing at a rate of up to 200 rounds per minute, depending on the model and specifications. What vehicles use the Bushmaster chain gun? The Bushmaster chain gun is often used on military vehicles such as the M2 Bradley and LAV-25, as well as on some aircraft.

Sep 14, 2020 · The service has taken delivery of four XM913 50mm chain guns developed by Northrop Grumman, Janes reports, with plans to acquire seven more systems ahead of an “imminent” order of 10...

The Bushmaster III is a 35 mm automatic/semi-automatic cannon designed and built by Alliant Techsystems, based on the 25 mm M242 Bushmaster. The weapon has been selected as primary armament for the CV9035 export versions of the CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) currently in service with the Danish , Dutch and Estonian armies.