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AE20 – NM Naval Mount

AEI have developed the AE20 NM Naval Gun Mounting as an up-to-date alternative to, and a bolt-on replacement for the Oerlikon Type A41A. The mount has been designed in-house, using the latest material technology, to give the maximum reliability demanded by arduous sea borne conditions. The AE20 NM is designed to accept the original and well proven AEI-HS804, 20 mm Cannon, of which AEI has the largest stocks of complete weapons and spares in the world.

Where the customer demands ruggedness and reliability as the main criteria, rather than expensive and often unnecessary sophistication, the cannon and mount integrate to form an economical and compact solution, without sacrificing build quality. As a multi-purpose weapon, it is highly effective against surface, air and land targets, and is ideally suited as a main armament on fast attack boats and patrol craft or as a secondary armament on larger vessels.

Product support

This rugged combination is backed by fast and efficient worldwide spares support from the substantial stocks held at AEI. A continuous development and production programme ensures product quality in accordance with AEI’s BS EN ISO 9001:2008 quality approval.

AEI offers customers full in country/on ship installation, servicing and personnel training. Customers can also send their AE20 NM (or A41/A) mounts and AEI-HS804 Cannon to AEI’s Ascot facility in the UK for repair/refurbishment.

Data specifications
Cannon TypeAEI-HS804
Calibre:20 mm
Rate of fire:620 to 720 rpm
Muzzle velocity:835 m/s (2,740 ft/s)
Range (max)5,700 m (6,234 yds)
Range (Effective)2000 m (2,187 yds)
Recoil force (max):4.5 kN (1,012 lbf)
Recoil force (mean):1.6 kN (369 lbf)
Mass of cannon (less magazine):42.8 kg (94.4 lbf)
AE20-NM
Traverse arc:360° with adjustable arc stops
Elevation arc:-10° to + 50°
Swept radius:1.82 m at 0° elevation
Height:1.4 m from mount base to barrel centre line
Weight (mounting only):349 kg excluding weapon, feed drum and ammunition
Ammunition
TP & TP-TTarget practice (+ Tracer)
HE & HE-THigh explosive (+ Tracer)
HEI & HEI-THigh explosive incendiary (+ Tracer)
AP & AP-TArmour piercing (+ Tracer)
API & API-TArmour piercing incendiary (+ Tracer)
Training and Elivation

Manual by means of shoulder stocks and harness fitted to gun cradle.

Firing mechanism

Mechanical with selector for single shot, automatic and safe.

Gun sight

Ring and bead. Will also accept a selection of night vision sights and thermal imaging systems.

Data sheet

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