M621 cannon
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| M621 | |
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| Type | Automatic cannon |
| Place of origin |  France |
| Production history | |
| Designer | GIAT Industries |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries (currently Nexter) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 45.5 kg |
| Length | 2,207 mm |
| Width | 202 mm (in mount) |
| Height | 245 mm (in mount) |
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| Cartridge | 20x102mm |
| Action | Blowback operated |
| Rate of fire | 800 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,005 m/s (AP-T) 985 m/s (HEI and TP) |
| Feed system | Open-link M12 belt |
The M621 is a 20 mm automatic cannon of French design, developed by GIAT Industries (currently Nexter) as on-board armament for armoured vehicles, aircraft, helicopters and small coastal vessels of the French Navy.
