![]() When multiple rotating barrels are involved, such a weapon is referred to as a "rotary autocannon" or occasionally " rotary cannon", for short (particularly on aircraft).Īutocannons are heavy weapons that are unsuitable for use by infantry. When used on its own, the word "autocannon" typically indicates a non-rotary weapon with a single barrel. Autocannons have a longer effective range and greater terminal performance than machine guns, due to the use of larger/heavier munitions (most often in the range of 20–60 mm (0.79–2.36 in), but bigger calibers also exist), but are usually smaller than tank guns, howitzers, field guns, or other artillery. ![]() An autocannon, automatic cannon or machine cannon is a fully automatic gun that is capable of rapid-firing large- caliber (20 mm/0.79 in or more) armour-piercing, explosive or incendiary shells, as opposed to the smaller-caliber kinetic projectiles ( bullets) fired by a machine gun. ![]()
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