VENOM LR 30 mm gun

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VENOM LR cannon
TypeRevolver cannon
Place of originUnited Kingdom
Production history
ManufacturerAEI Systems
Produced2019–present
Specifications
Mass122 kg (269 lb)
Length2,044 mm (6 ft 8.5 in)
Barrel length1,400 mm (4 ft 7 in)
Width315 mm (1 ft 0.4 in)
Height310 mm (1 ft 0 in)
Shell30×113mm
ActionGas operated, electrically primed, self-loading revolver weapon
Rate of fireSingle shot, 220-230 rpm (spm firing mode), up to 1100-1300 rpm
Muzzle velocity765–805 m/s (2,510–2,640 ft/s)
Effective firing range2,000 m (1.2 mi) effective
Maximum firing range3,000 m (1.9 mi)

VENOM LR is an autocannon derived from ADEN 30 mm gun, although most of its components and working principle being different. The LR stands for low recoil. It is designed to be fired from RCWS that can mount 12.7 mm machinegun.[1]

Description[]

VENOM LR is designed for Remote Weapon Station (RWS) integration where reduced recoil forces permit installation to light reconnaissance vehicles and fast patrol vessels. Venom LR’s recoil mitigation system is based on the same principles as applied to the aircraft mounted ADEN cannon. The recoil force has been reduced from around 22 kN of the standard VENOM 30 to about 7 kN (9 kN maximum). The company claimed that it is up to 50% cheaper than the Orbital ATK M230LF, thus giving it highly competitive price, non-ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) alternative to M230.[2] The cannon is able to use AP (Armour Piercing) ammunitions, AP-T (Armour Piercing - Tracer), HEDP (High Explosive Dual Purpose), HEI (High Explosive Incendiary), HEI-T (High Explosive Incendiary - Tracer), and both standard and tracer training ammunition. VENOM LR is designed for land and naval purpose, with its naval version having some minor changes. The autocannon has been tested on Midgard 300 RWS built by Valhalla Turret and EOS R400S MK.2 Single RWS.[3][1]

See also[]

  • VENOM 30 mm gun – lighter cannon built by the same company but with higher recoil
  • Giat 30 cannon – comparable French design

References[]

  1. ^ a b "AEI Systems Low Recoil 30mm Cannon Nears Production". Overt Defense. 2019-11-08. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
  2. ^ "DSEI 2021: AEI Systems unveils Venom LR on EOS R400". Janes.com. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
  3. ^ Ruzhelnyk, Olga (2019-10-29). "AEI Systems, the Venom LR gets close to be production ready". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-09.

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