Nexter Systems 20 mm M621 cannon (France), Weapons of 20 mm and upward

Type
Automatic Cannon

Development
The 20 mm M621 cannon was developed by Nexter Systems (previously Giat Industries) as a multi-role weapon suitable for installation in land, sea and air platforms.The Turkish company of Otokar has been awarded a contract from an undisclosed export customer for the supply of a quantity of its Cobra (4 × 4) Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC).These will be fitted with a roof-mounted Nexter Systems 20 mm M621 automatic cannon. It is understood that these vehicles will be delivered in 2009/2010.

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Publication Title Jane's Armour and Artillery Upgrades
Publication date May 06, 2009
Section Weapons of 20 mm and upward
Publication synopsis Jane's Armour and Artillery Upgrades details crucial information for those interested in the world's armour and artillery subsystems that are currently in production, under development or for which production facilities still exist around the globe. This resource is also relevant to current key areas of consideration, such as up-armouring, situation awareness and the already emerging remote weapon station market.
Key contents include
  • AFV armament
  • Towed and self-propelled artillery upgrades
  • Armour systems
  • Armoured vehicle protection systems
  • Mobility - tracks and suspensions
  • Turrets and cupolas
  • Weapon control and stabilisation systems
  • AFV and artillery fire-control systems
  • Land navigation systems
  • AFV optics
  • Muzzle reference systems
  • Meteorological sensors
  • Manufacturers' Index
Different sections provide in depth detail covering
  • Active Protection Systems
  • Afv Engines, Transmissions And Power Packs
  • Afv Fire-Control Systems
  • Afv Turrets And Cupolas
  • Analysis
  • Armour Systems
  • Artillery Fire-Control Systems
  • Atgw Turrets
  • Automatic Loaders And Flick Rammers
  • Coaxial Machine Guns
  • Commanders' And Gunners' Day And Night Observation And Sighting Systems
  • Contractors
  • Driver Day And Night Vision Systems
  • Fire Detection And Suppression
  • Glossary
  • Gun-Launched Guided Projectiles
  • Land Navigation Systems
  • Laser Range-Finders
  • Meteorological Sensors
  • Muzzle Reference Systems
  • Smoke Dischargers And Decoys
  • Suspensions
  • Threat Warning Systems
  • Towed And Self-Propelled Artillery Upgrades
  • Tracks
  • Vehicle-Mounted Anti-Tank Guided Weapons
  • Weapon Control And Stabilisation Systems
  • Weapons Of 20 Mm And Upward

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