What caliber does a F-16 shoot?
The F-16 carries a 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A1 Vulcan cannon for close range aerial combat and strafing. The 20 mm cannon is mounted inside the fuselage on the left of the cockpit.
How many missiles does an F-16 have?
With a typical combat load, the F-16 weighs approximately 23,000 pounds (10,000 kg), which is less than half the weight of the previous-generation F-4 Phantom II. U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, with two Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, one 2,000-pound bomb, and an auxiliary fuel tank mounted on each wing.
How much ammo does a fighter jet carry?
Modern fighter jets typically have a cannon, not machine guns, and they typically only have one, and it’s usually mounted on the fuselage, near of the cockpit. These cannons are typically loaded with somewhere between 500 and 1,000 rounds.
What ammo does a Vulcan cannon use?
| M61 Vulcan | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 20×102 mm |
| Caliber | 20 mm (0.787 in) |
| Barrels | 6-barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 9 grooves) |
| Action | Hydraulically operated, electrically fired, rotary cannon |
How big is a 20mm round?
0.787 inches
All 20 mm cartridges have an outside projectile (bullet) diameter and barrel bore diameter of 0.787 inches (20.0 mm). These projectiles are typically 75 to 127 mm (3–5 in) long, cartridge cases are typically 75 to 152 mm (3–6 in) long, and most are shells, with an explosive payload and detonating fuze.
What kind of ammunition does an F-16 Gatling gun use?
The F-16 20mm Gun System features the M61A1 six-barrel Gatling gun and a linkless ammunition feed system. The M61A1 provides up to 10 times the reliability of single-barrel guns, firing at 6,000 shots per minute and placing a controlled dispersion of projectiles in the path of the target.
What kind of armor does the F-16 have?
Reactive Armor Protection – Reactive Armor systems are combat proven armor systems that enhance the protection level of combat platforms against all shoulder-fired weapons and most tube-launched, shaped-charge systems. The F-16 20mm Gun System features the M61A1 six-barrel Gatling gun and a linkless ammunition feed system.
Where is the ammo drum located on an F-16?
(F-16.net photo) The ammo drum is located just aft of the cockpit, with the ammo loading access door in the bottom half of the starboard wing, next to the air intake. The gun itself is located in the upper port side of the fuselage, with the gun port on the port side of the cockpit.
How is the empty case of an F-16 transported?
In the F-16 and some other installations (M61A1 installations are tailor-made to each aircraft type), the empty case is transported back to the drum via a second conveyor belt. Both conveyor belts are housed in strong flexible ducts, and are powered by the gun, as well as the screw inside the drum which is driven via a high-power flexible coupling.