Northrop Grumman recently introduced the first of its kind M230LF Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun. This 30x113mm medium caliber chain gun offers two ammunition feed paths to give operators first round select responses to unmanned aerial threats (C …

Superior, effective chain guns protecting the warfighter today and beyond. Arming many nations’ superior attack helicopters, ground, and sea platforms; firing 30x113mm advanced ammunition to defeat aerial and ground threats for mission success. The …

The M230 Chain Gun is the Area Weapon System on the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter and is also used on the MH-60L Direct Action Penetrator (DAP). The M230 is mounted on the chain gun turret. It uses a 2 hp electric motor to fire 30 mm linkless ammunition at a …

Arming attack helicopters and ground platforms, our M230, M230LF and XM914 cannons defeat aerial and ground threats. The M242 brings superior battle-proven technology to the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, and allied forces around the world.

The M230 is the original medium caliber ChainGun®. With battle-proven performance on the Apache attack helicopter, the M230 delivers eficient and reliable lethality for aviation platforms.

Oct 9, 2024 · This new 30x113mm medium caliber chain gun is a proven variant of the M230LF chain gun to counter uncrewed aerial threats (C-UAS) and ground engagements. By offering a dual feed, the need for mixed ammunition belts in a single feed is eliminated.

Oct 11, 2024 · Northrop Grumman has introduced a significant upgrade to its Bushmaster chain gun, now featuring dual-feed capability, which enhances its flexibility and lethality against both drones and ground-based targets.

The M230LF boasts a DC drive motor with a firing rate of 200 rounds per minute. Other features include a hangfire protection mechanism, extended-length barrel for enhanced muzzle velocity, and a delinking feeder that allows the use of linked ammunition.

The 30mm M230LF Bushmaster® Chain Gun® is a more flexible version of the 30mm cannon featured on the Apache helicopter and is a member of the Chain Gun family of externally powered, combat-reliable conventional automatic weapons. The M230LF boasts a DC drive motor with a firing rate of 200 rounds per minute.

The M230 is the original medium caliber ChainGun®. With battle-proven performance on the Apache attack helicopter, the M230 delivers eficient and reliable lethality for aviation platforms.