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Document ID:   MIL-DTL-45500       Scroll down to access document images
Spec/Std Sheet:  1

Overview
Title:  Gun, Automatic, 20MM: M61 and M61A1
Scope:  This specification sheet covers a type of six-barrel, electrically fired, 20 millimeter (mm) automatic guns M61 and M61A1. The gun utilizes an ammunition feeder and is power driven through its cycle of operation by either an electric or hydraulic drive, or ram air turbine for installation in an aircraft armament pod system.
Status:  Active Document Date:  02-AUG-2023      
  Next Review Due:  31-JUL-2028
1005 Doc Category:   Detail Specification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  
  Preparing Activity: AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center
Coordination:  Limited  
Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision A Notice 4 - ValidationA02-AUG-202311.9 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 3 - ValidationA12-JUL-201811.9 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 2 - ValidationA03-OCT-201311.9 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 1 - ValidationA13-AUG-200412.8 KB
Document ImageRevision A Amendment 1 A23-JUL-199926.7 KB
Document ImageRevision A A18-DEC-1996615.6 KB
Document ImageBase Document A30-JUL-1974991.5 KB

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