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Old February 24th, 2010, 03:40 PM
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Default Re: IFV gun and ammo research

LAV-25
Combat loaded = 210 ready rounds and 420 stowed rounds.

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/lav-25.htm

M242 25mm Chain Gun
The M242 is fed by a metallic link belt and has dual-feed capability which allows the crew to select and load two types of ammunition.

Low Rate = 100 rounds a minute, plus or minus 25 rounds.
High Rate = 200 rounds a minute, plus or minus 25 rounds.

http://www.inetres.com/gp/military/cv/weapon/M242.html

http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...stems/m242.htm
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