The M163 Vulcan Air Defense System (VADS), officially Gun, Air Defense Artillery, Self-Propelled 20-mm, M163, is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) that was primarily used by the …

The M163 VADS was a cold war mass produced self propelled anti-aircraft gun based on the M113 armored personal carrier. It entered service in the Vietnam war and stayed in service …

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The primary objective of the M163 project was to craft a cutting-edge anti-aircraft self-propelled gun capable of thwarting low-flying aircraft and helicopters. They decided to employ an …

Aug 15, 2014 · The M163 Vulcan Air Defense System (VADS) is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. The gun fires at 3,000 rounds per minute in short bursts of 10, 30, 60, or 100 rounds and it can …

Aug 21, 2018 · The M163 uses a small, range-only radar, the AN/VPS-2, and an M61 optical lead-calculating sight. The system is suitable for night operations with the use of AN/PVS series …

Apr 4, 2024 · Discover the formidable M163 VADS, a close-range air defense system that has been a stalwart guardian for ground forces since the 1960s. Dive into its rich history of service …

Jul 2, 2019 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M163 Vulcan Air Defense System (VADS) Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun including pictures.

The M163 utilized a modified version of the US Air Force's M61 Vulcan six-barreled 20mm rotary cannon. It was installed in an open-topped gun mount M157 on a modified version of the …

Das M163 Vulcan Air Defense System ist ein in den 1960er-Jahren in den Vereinigten Staaten entwickelter Flugabwehrpanzer auf Basis eines modifizierten M113A1-Chassis, welcher mit …