| 20 mm Denel Land Systems GI-2 | |
|---|---|
 Denel Land Systems GI-2 | |
| Type | Autocannon |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Denel Land Systems (DLS) |
| Specifications | |
| Shell | 20x139 linked on F1 link |
| Caliber | 20 millimetres (0.79 in) |
| Rate of fire | 750 round/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 1050 m/s |
| Feed system | Left/Right side |
The Denel Land Systems GI-2 is an autocannon manufactured by Denel Land Systems (DLS) and used by the South African Army, Navy, Air Force, Royal Thai Navy, Indonesian Army and Navy.
History[]
The Denel GI-2 is based on the GIAT Modèle F2 gun design, for which Denel has a production licence.
Description[]
The 20 mm GI-2 is a mounted monotube gun, with two 150-cartridge boxes on each side of the piece. After each shot, the empty cartridge is ejected from beneath the weapon. A hydraulic rearming device is available for naval or land versions
Applications[]
The GI-2 cannon is used in the following applications:
Land[]
Air[]
- Denel Rooivalk
- Super Hind upgrade of Mil Mi-24 helicopters by Advanced Technologies & Engineering[1]
[]
- Manually operated deck gun mounts
- Reutech Super Rogue remote weapons station[2]
- Suncraft RALCO[3][4]
Users[]
Royal Thai Navy: HTMS Narathiwat, HTMS Pattani, Patrol boats 228, 229, 230[5]
South African Defence Force: Used in land, air and naval applications.
Algerian Air Force: Used in the upgraded Super Hind attack helicopter.[6]- Indonesian Navy: Interim, on KCR-40 Clurit class, 'A' position
References[]
- ↑ Braybrook, Roy (2012). "UTILITY HELICOPTER ARMAMENT - SWISS KNIVES FOR JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES WHIRLYBIRDS". p. 31. http://www.armada.ch/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ARMADA-June-2012-Low-resolution.pdf. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
- ↑ "Reutech Super Sea Rogue (brochure)". Reutech. http://www.idexuae.ae/exhibitorlibrary/1627/super_sea_rogue_version_1_4_2.pdf. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
- ↑ "Nigeria Navy 20mm". Defenceweb. http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25973:nigerian-navy-commissions-first-locally-built-warship-nns-andoni&catid=51:Sea&Itemid=106. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
- ↑ "Nigeria Navy 20mm". Worldpress. http://beegeagle.wordpress.com/2012/12/05/world-exclusive-ralco-20mm-weapon-onboard-a-sea-eagle-mk-ii-stealth-offshore-patrol-craftinspiration-henry-a-beegeagles-blogger. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
- ↑ Khan, Noman (2013-05-27). "Asian Defense: Navy Takes Delivery of 3 Patrol Boats". Asian-defence.com. http://www.asian-defence.com/2013/05/navy-takes-delivery-of-3-patrol-boats.html. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
- ↑ Miladenov, Alexander (2010). Mil Mi-24 Hind Gunship. Oxford, UK: Osprey Publishing. p. 25. ISBN 978-1846039539. http://books.google.co.za/books?id=n7rXaAmQH1MC&lpg=PA25&ots=6uEhLkcogz&dq=Algeria%20ATE%20Hind%20Mi-24&pg=PA25#v=onepage&q&f=false. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
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