GAU-12 Equalizer - Specifications (GAU-12)

Specifications (GAU-12)

• Type: Five-barreled rotary cannon
• Caliber: 25 mm (0.98 in)
• Operation: electric
• Length: 83.2 in (2.11 m)
• Weight (complete): 270 lb (122 kg)
• Rate of fire: 3,600 - 4,200 rounds per minute
• Muzzle velocity: (HEI) 3,400 ft/s (1,040 m/s); (API) 3,280 ft/s (1,000 m/s)
• Projectile weight: (HEI) 6.5 oz (184 g); (API) 7.6 oz (215 g)
• Muzzle energy: (HEI) 73,400 ft·lbf (99,500 joules); (API) 79,300 ft·lbf (107,500 joules)