M61A1/A2 Aircraft Gun

Question 1

What is the pilot selectable firing rate of the M61A1/A2

Answer 1

4000(low) 6000(high)

Question 2

What component restrains the individual barrel movement during firing

Answer 2

Muzzle clamp assembly

Question 3

In an F/A-18 aircraft , the ammunition handling system accommodate what maximum number of rounds

Answer 3

578 rounds

Question 4

How is the M61A1/A2 gun driven and controlled

Answer 4

Hydraulically/electrically

Question 5

How many actions are required to complete the firing cycle and what are they

Answer 5

Feeding 
Clambering
Locking 
Firing 
Unlocking
Extracting
Ejecting

Question 6

On the M61A1/A2 where is the indexing pin located

Answer 6

Housing assembly

Question 7

Viewed from the rear in what direction does the rotor move when the gun is operating

Answer 7

Counter clockwise

Question 8

What are the primary parts of the M61A1/A2

Answer 8

Barrels
Rotor assembly
Housing assembly

Question 9

What means are used to secure the gun barrels to the stub rotor of an M61A1/A2 gun

Answer 9

Interrupted locking lugs

Question 10

The M61A1/A2 automatic gun can be internally mounted in which A/C

Answer 10

F/18A/F