Medium calibre weapons

The MK20 Rh202 is a precision weapon with a high rate of fire of 1,000rds/min. Its long combat range and high accuracy allow engagement of targets, which cannot be reached with rifles, machine guns and early models of 20mm guns. The MK20 is a fully automatic, gas-operated cannon with floating mounted base, thus reducing the recoil forces and achieving maximum accuracy, reliability and service-life.

The MK20 is an open bolt weapon, i.e. in loaded condition, the bolt is in its rear position and the return springs are under tension. The cartridge is in its feeding position, the chamber is cartridge free (cook-off safety).

The KBA is used for ground-based air defence, naval surface combatant and armoured fighting vehicle applications. It features a high rate of fire and an instantaneous ammunition selection between two belts, and can fire the whole range of full and subcalibre 25 mm x 137 ammunition. With more than five thousand cannons delivered, the KBA is combat proven and is currently in service with numerous nations.

Combining high firepower and low weight, the KCA cannon is a gas-operated system with a linked feed system. It is qualified for installation in aircraft, and can also be used in ground-based air defence systems (e.g. with airburst ammunition).

The MK35-1 is an electrically powered automatic cannon. Due to the electric drive, the weapon’s reliable function is completely independent of the gas pressure. The MK35-1 can be used universally as a cross-sectional weapon. Thanks to its compact design, the weapon is suitable for use in modern remotely controlled weapon or manned systems and can be used under all climatic conditions.

Up to a range of 3,000 metres, the MK35-1 delivers maximum combat effectiveness. The highest degree of fighting power is achieved in combination with the 35mm KETF ammunition.

The KDG revolver cannon is a gas operated cannon with a linkless feed system. It combines a high firepower with precise accuracy. The cannon is completely remote-controlled, the integrated fibre-optical sensor system supports the fully digital control of the cannon. The KDG cannon is mainly used with the Rheinmetall AHEAD ammunition giving the user outstanding performance on a wide range of targets. It is fully qualified according to STANAG 4516 and has redundant safety circuits. The maintenance of the cannon is simple and the KDG has undergone extensive qualifications and complete life cycle firing tests.