550 calibre revolver serial#
550 calibre revolver series#

While in previous versions the functional cycles of four cartridges took place, the DEFA 554 already has five. For the DEFA 554 (Cannon 550-F4), the method of delivering ammunition to the drum chambers was changed to increase cadence.

The modified design allows the supply of ammunition belt on both sides, the barrel is manufactured made of higher quality steel and is chrome-plated.

550 calibre revolver series#

Further modifications to improve the properties of the weapon began in 1968 and DEFA 553 (Cannon 550-F3) went into series production in 1971. This increased the weight of the weapon, but at the same time extended its life, especially to 5,000 rounds, and increased cadence. U DEFA 552A (Cannon 550-F2A), the drum housing is made by milling a steel block instead of sheet metal molding, and has a layer of chrome.

550 calibre revolver serial#

Serial production of cannons, already under the designation DEFA 552 (Cannon 550-F2) began in 1954. The prophotypes were designated DEFA 551. Tensioning of the weapon before the first shot is performed on the ground manually, in flight using pyrocartridges. The axis of the drum with five chambers lies below the axis of the barrel, the propulsion is provided by gases taken from the barrel. The DEFA family of cannons was formed shortly after the Second World War, on the basis of captured materials of the developed air cannon Mauser MK 213C/30 and for the efforts of former Mauser chief designer Anton Politzer. Usage: Dassault Mirage III/, AMX, IAI Kfir/Dagger/Nesher Projectile explosive charge 18-50 g (according to projectile type) Whole projectile 245 - 275 g (according to projectile type) Manufacturer: Manufacture National d`Armes Muzzle velocity: DEFA 554 - 765 m/s APHEI-SD 815 m/s HEI 820 mps TPįrom DEFA 553 limited (lasting 0.5 s or 1 s) or continuous

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