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30-mm Mk 30

Country of Origin: Germany

The German Mauser Mk 30 is a 30-mm automatic cannon. Variants have been fitted to a variety of naval and ground systems, including the Italian Breda Twin Compact and Single Compact naval gun mounts; the Greek Artemis towed anti-aircraft gun system; and the German Puma infantry fighting vehicle.

The gas-operated cannon has an open bolt and a breech with dual locking flaps.

The floating recoil system directs gun recoil along the center line, which reduces dispersion and improves...

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