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== Description ==
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=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|us_cyclone_class_cyclone}}

== General info ==
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=== Available ammunition ===
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== Usage in battles ==
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{{USA naval cannons}}

[[Category:Naval cannons]]

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-The 25 mm/87 Mk.38 is the US Navy variant of the [[M242 (25 mm)|M242 Bushmaster]], an electrically fired "Chain Gun" developed for the United States Army. Seeking a replacement for the ageing Oerlikon 20 mm guns in US Navy service along with their Hispano-Suiza derived [[M3 (20 mm)|AN/M3]] and [[M24A1 (20 mm)|M24 20 mm]] cannons. Called a chain gun for having a roller chain operate the bolt, the gun was approved for use by the Chief of Naval Operations in 1977 to replace these cannons. However, it would take a full decade before the Navy would evaluate them, with approval coming in 1987 when the Navy was assigned to ensure freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Earnest Will. Under the direction of Naval Weapons Support Station Crane, the M242 was fitted to the Mark 88 single mounting to create the Mark 38. Used on all forms of US Navy ships, the manual training and lack of stabilization created issues when mounted on smaller ships such as the [[USS Cyclone]]. The Navy thus upgraded the design to the Mk.38 Mod.2 which improved the interface, added an electro-optical sight, embedded trainer, and a compensator for the ship's roll.
+The 25 mm/87 Mk.38 is the US Navy variant of the [[M242 (25 mm)|M242 Bushmaster]], an electrically fired "Chain Gun" developed for the United States Army. Seeking a replacement for the ageing Oerlikon 20 mm guns in US Navy service along with their Hispano-Suiza derived [[M3 (20 mm)|AN/M3]] and [[M24A1 (20 mm)|M24 20 mm]] cannons. Called a chain gun for having a roller chain operate the bolt, the gun was approved for use by the Chief of Naval Operations in 1977 to replace these cannons. However, it would take a full decade before the Navy would evaluate them, with approval coming in 1987 when the Navy was assigned to ensure freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Earnest Will. Under the direction of Naval Weapons Support Station Crane, the M242 was fitted to the Mark 88 single mounting to create the Mark 38. Used on all forms of US Navy ships, the manual training and lack of stabilisation created issues when mounted on smaller ships such as the [[USS Cyclone]]. The Navy thus upgraded the design to the Mk.38 Mod.2 which improved the interface, added an electro-optical sight, embedded trainer, and a compensator for the ship's roll.
 == Media ==

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 == Description ==
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-The '''25-mm/87 Mk.38''' is an American autocannon found equipped on American vessels.
+The 25-mm/87 Mk.38 is a rapid-fire automatic cannon is a variant of the [[M242 (25 mm)|M242 ''Bushmaster'']] chain gun that was developed by Alliant Techsystems (ATK) in the 1990s. This weapon system was designed for use by the United States Navy and has since been adopted by other navies around the world. It features a high rate of fire, excellent accuracy, and a range of up to 4,000 meters, making it effective against both air and surface targets. The 25-mm/87 Mk.38 has seen extensive use in combat and has proven to be a reliable and effective weapon system.
-A variant of the [[M242 (25 mm)|M242 ''Bushmaster'']] chain gun, the weapon was intended to provide offensive or defense measures in close-range combat.
+The 25-mm/87 Mk.38 cannon is a chain-driven, electrically powered system that can fire up to 180 rounds per minute. It features a dual-feed system that allows for both armor-piercing and high-explosive rounds, giving it versatility against various targets. The cannon's lightweight and compact design make it easy to install on various naval vessels, including destroyers, cruisers, and aircraft carriers.
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''-->
 * [https://www.navy.mil/Resources/Fact-Files/Display-FactFiles/Article/2167836/mk-38-25-mm-machine-gun-system/ <nowiki>[America's Navy]</nowiki> MK 38 - 25 mm Machine Gun System]
 * [http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_25mm_mk38.php <nowiki>[Navweaps]</nowiki> 25 mm/87 Mark 38 Machine Gun System]

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 == Description ==
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-The '''25-mm/87 Mk.38''' is an American autocannon found equippe on American vessels.
+The '''25-mm/87 Mk.38''' is an American autocannon found equipped on American vessels.
 A variant of the [[M242 (25 mm)|M242 ''Bushmaster'']] chain gun, the weapon was intended to provide offensive or defense measures in close-range combat.

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 == History ==
-''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
+<!--''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''-->
 The 25 mm/87 Mk.38 is the US Navy variant of the [[M242 (25 mm)|M242 Bushmaster]], an electrically fired "Chain Gun" developed for the United States Army. Seeking a replacement for the ageing Oerlikon 20 mm guns in US Navy service along with their Hispano-Suiza derived [[M3 (20 mm)|AN/M3]] and [[M24A1 (20 mm)|M24 20 mm]] cannons. Called a chain gun for having a roller chain operate the bolt, the gun was approved for use by the Chief of Naval Operations in 1977 to replace these cannons. However, it would take a full decade before the Navy would evaluate them, with approval coming in 1987 when the Navy was assigned to ensure freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Earnest Will. Under the direction of Naval Weapons Support Station Crane, the M242 was fitted to the Mark 88 single mounting to create the Mark 38. Used on all forms of US Navy ships, the manual training and lack of stabilisation created issues when mounted on smaller ships such as the [[USS Cyclone]]. The Navy thus upgraded the design to the Mk.38 Mod.2 which improved the interface, added an electro-optical sight, embedded trainer, and a compensator for the ship's role.

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 == Description ==
 <!--''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''-->
-The 25-mm/87 Mk.38 is a rapid-fire automatic cannon is a variant of the [[M242 (25 mm)|M242 ''Bushmaster'']] chain gun that was developed by Alliant Techsystems (ATK) in the 1990s. This weapon system was designed for use by the United States Navy and has since been adopted by other navies around the world. It features a high rate of fire, excellent accuracy, and a range of up to 4,000 meters, making it effective against both air and surface targets. The 25-mm/87 Mk.38 has seen extensive use in combat and has proven to be a reliable and effective weapon system.
+The '''25-mm/87 Mk.38''' is an American autocannon found equipped on American vessels. It is a variant of the [[M242 (25 mm)|M242 ''Bushmaster'']] chain gun, the weapon was intended to provide offensive or defense measures in close-range combat.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 == General info ==
-''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''
+<!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' -->
 === Available ammunition ===
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''-->