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M167A3 Vulcan American 20mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun

M167A3 Vulcan

Towed Gun
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M167A3 Vulcan American 20mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun
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Basic Information
Name
M167A3 Vulcan American 20mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun
Designation
M167A3 Vulcan
Alternate Designation
M167A3 Vulcan
Equipment Type
Towed Gun
Manufacturer
Daewoo Heavy Industries and Machinery, South Korea
Date of Introduction
1967
Description

The M167 Vulcan is a towed anti-aircraft gun that is armed with a six barrel 20mm M168 minigun. A two wheel carriage carries the turret and auxiliary power unit. The carriage is stabilized by two outriggers at the rear and a jack at the front. A single operator is seated on the weapon with the ammunition to his left, the sights and gun in front and a range only radar to his right.

Ground Specifications
Crew 4
Mobility Type Towed
Main Weapon 20mm M168 minigun
Max Speed 72.0 km/h
Range 1.5 km
Variants
K263A1 Self-propelled variant
System
Alternative Designation M167A3 Vulcan
Type Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun
Caliber 20 mm
Manufacturer Daewoo Heavy Industries and Machinery, South Korea
Crew 4
Towing Vehicle 4 x 4 or 6 x 6 truck
Gun Shield No
Maximum Tow Speed 72 km/h
Elevation 85 deg to -5 deg
Traverse 360 deg
Rate of Fire, High 3,000 rd/min
Rate of Fire, Low 1,000 rd/min
Rate of Fire, Bursts 10, 30, 60 or 100 rd
Maximum Range, Anti-Aircraft 1,500 m
Maximum Range, Ground 3,000 m
Dimensions
Length, Traveling 4.91 m
Width, Traveling 1.98 m
Height, Traveling 2.04 m
Height, Firing 1.65 m
Weight 1.588 kg
Ammunition
Type Rifle
Caliber 20 mm
Cartridge INA
Basic Load 1,850 Rounds
Fire Control System (FCS)
FCS Name INA
Computerized FCS No, Manual, aided by range only radar
APU APU fitted for powered elevation and traverse
Radar System
Name INA
Maximum Range 5,000 m
Minimum Range 250 m
Image Sources
Notes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:South_Korean_M167_Vulcan.jpeg; https://picryl.com/media/a-left-side-view-of-an-m-167a2-vulcan-air-defense-system-vads-8329f1;
Details
Country of Origin United States
Category Towed Anti-Aircraft Guns
Land > Air Defense > Towed Anti-Aircraft Guns
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.91 m
Width
1.98 m
Height
2.04 m
Weight
1.59 kg
Operators (2)
South Korea
Malaysia
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