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The AEI Systems INSPEKTA is a 30mm gas operated single barrel cannon firing from 200 to 300 spm and is suitable for naval and vehicle applications.

INSPEKTA is a belt fed weapon system designed from the outset to be available in two versions. The primary version fires the 30 x 173 mm round and a secondary version fires the 30 x165 mm round. INSPEKTA is entirely designed and produced by AEI Systems in the UK and thus free from ITAR restrictions.

About INSPEKTA

Key advantages

  • Self-powered.
  • Mechanical trigger. Solenoid/electrical operation – optional.
  • Ammunition feed driven by weapon recoil – electrical power not required.
  • Reduced recoil.
  • Reduced weight.
  • Small axial envelope.
  • Simple maintenance and servicing.
  • Non-ITAR weapon system.
  • Technology transfer – subject to UKTI approval.

Key Features

  • Self powered
  • Gas operated
  • Automatic
  • Open bolt
  • Single barrel (quick release)
  • Mechanical or electrical trigger mechanism
  • Ammunition feed; via weapon recoil action
  • Axial buffer (sliding breech recoil)
  • Cradle buffer x2 (weapon recoil)
  • Based on proven KCB design

Specifications

Calibre30 x 173 mm - NATO Standard
Rate of Fire200 - 300 spm
Range (eff)3,000 m (max)
Muzzle velocity1,100 m/s
Weapon recoil50 mm
Recoil force14 kN
Barrel life8,000 NOM
Dispersion< 1.0 mil
Feed systemSingle (Duel feed optional)

Dimensions

Weight;145 kgf (total); including single feeder.
Length;
Overall;3.5 m
Gun body;1.2 m
Barrel & muzzle brake;2.55 m
Width;0.22 m
Height;0.23 m

Ammunition

TP & TP-T
HE & HE-T
HEI & HEI-T
APF SDS & APF SDS-T
API & API-T
FAPDS-T
MPLD-T
SAPHEI-T