Denel Land Systems GI-2

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 and Indonesian Navy.

20 mm Denel Land Systems GI-2
Denel Land Systems GI-2
TypeAutocannon
Place of originSouth Africa
Production history
ManufacturerDenel Land Systems (DLS)
Specifications
Shell20x139 linked on F1 link
Calibre20 millimetres (0.79 in)
Rate of fire750 round/min
Muzzle velocity1050 m/s
Feed systemLeft/Right side

History

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The Denel GI-2 is based on the GIAT Modèle F2 gun design, for which Denel has a production license.

Description

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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.[1]

Applications

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Irish Panhard AML fitted with Denel LCT 20 compact turret.

The GI-2 cannon is used in the following applications:

Land

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Users

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References

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  1. ^ "GI-2". denellandsystems.co.za. Denel Land Systems. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
  2. ^ "LCT-20mm – LIW Compact Turret" (PDF). Centurion: Denel Land Systems. 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 September 2005. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
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  6. ^ "Reutech Super Sea Rogue (brochure)" (PDF). Reutech. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  7. ^ "Nigeria Navy 20mm". Defenceweb. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
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  9. ^ Miladenov, Alexander (2010). Mil Mi-24 Hind Gunship. Oxford, UK: Osprey Publishing. p. 25. ISBN 978-1846039539. Retrieved 25 June 2013.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ Jennings, Gareth. "Azerbaijan receives final Mi-35M assault helo". Janes.com. Janes. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
  11. ^ Khan, Noman (27 May 2013). "Asian Defense: Navy Takes Delivery of 3 Patrol Boats". Asian-defence.com. Retrieved 25 June 2013.