M195 (20 mm) - Revision history

U38088265: /* Available ammunition */

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‎Available ammunition

U44629479: Edits

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U38088265: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */

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‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon

U28580205 at 15:02, 23 March 2022

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U28580205: Added content to history, image, and references

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Added content to history, image, and references

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‎Pros and cons: Edits

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U2193559: Moved something from pros&cons to specifications, added an image of the 20mm and wrote out a brief history

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Moved something from pros&cons to specifications, added an image of the 20mm and wrote out a brief history

U44629479: Edits / No plagiarism

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 === Available ammunition ===
-''Describe the shells that are available for the cannon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells)''
+<!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
 === Comparison with analogues ===
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 === Pros and cons ===
-<!-- ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' -->
+<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' -->
 '''Pros:'''

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 <!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' -->
-The 20 mm M195 has a magazine of 950 rounds and fires at a rate of 750 to 800 rpm.
+The 20 mm M195 cannon has a magazine of 950 rounds and fires at a rate of 750 to 800 rpm.
 === Available ammunition ===
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 <!-- ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' -->
-Comparable to the 3-barreled 20 mm cannons on the AH-1F and AH-1Z, the M195 boasts better overheating qualities.
+Compared to the 3-barreled [[M197 (20 mm)|20 mm  M197]] cannon equipped on the AH-1F and AH-1Z, the M195 boasts a better resistance to overheating.
 == Usage in battles ==
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 ;Images
-<gallery mode="packed-hover"  heights="200">
+<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200">
 Image:20mm m195.png|20 mm mounted on pylon
 Image:AH-1Cobra 20mmM195 M35System SideView.jpg|A M35 armament system installed into the port wing of a AH-1 Cobra. This one is missing the muzzle ring.

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 === Comparison with analogues ===
-<!-- ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns, that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.'' -->
+<!-- ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' -->
 Comparable to the 3-barreled 20 mm cannons on the AH-1F and AH-1Z, the M195 boasts better overheating qualities.
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 <!-- ''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>.'' -->
 [[File:AH-1 M35 System Front View.jpg|x200px|left|thumb|none|A front view of the M195 in the M35 armament system.]]
-In late 1969, six General Electric M35 armament system was made available to AH-1 Cobra units in Vietnam.<ref name="PeoplesAH1Variant">Peoples 1988, 9</ref> The M35 armament system consisted of the '''20 mm M195''' rotary cannon, which was a modified [[M61A1 (20 mm)|M61A1 Vulcan]] rotary cannon with cut down barrels, a declutching feed, and ability to clear itself of live rounds after firing. The Vulcan cannon, which normally could reach fire rates of 4,000-6,000 rounds per minute (RPM) in fighter jet mounts, was reduced to 750-800 RPM in the M195 to make the recoil manageable on a helicopter. However, the recoil was noted to still heavily vibrate the helicopter when firing.<ref name="CentaursVietnam">Peake et al. 2020</ref>
+In late 1969, six General Electric M35 armament system was made available to AH-1 Cobra units in Vietnam.<ref name="PeoplesAH1Variant">Peoples 1988, 9</ref> The M35 armament system consisted of the '''20 mm M195''' rotary cannon, which was a modified [[M61A1 (20 mm)|M61A1 Vulcan]] rotary cannon with cut down barrels, a declutching feed, and ability to clear itself of live rounds after firing. The Vulcan cannon, which normally could reach rates of fire of 4,000-6,000 rounds per minute (RPM) in fighter jet mounts, was reduced to 750-800 RPM in the M195 to make the recoil manageable on a helicopter. However, the recoil was noted to still heavily vibrate the helicopter when firing.<ref name="CentaursVietnam">Peake et al. 2020</ref>
 [[File:AH-1G Cobra 20mmM195 M35System.jpg|x200px|right|thumb|none|A AH-1G Cobra with a 20 mm M195 installed in the wing. Note the protruding fuselage area at the wing base area containing the ammunition box.]]

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 <!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' -->
-* {{Specs-Link|ah_1g}} (Suspended)
+* {{Specs-Link|ah_1g}}&nbsp;(Suspended)
 == General info ==
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 The 20 mm M195 has a magazine of 950 rounds and fires at a rate of 750 to 800 rpm.
-=== Available ammunition===
+=== Available ammunition ===
 ''Describe the shells that are available for the cannon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells)''
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 == Usage in battles ==
-<!-- ''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against the main opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.'' -->
+<!-- ''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.'' -->
 The 20 mm cannon is mounted under the left pylon wing, and can't rotate like the nose-mounted miniguns. The cannon can be used up to 2 km, exceeding the effective range of the 7.62 mm M134 minigun (1.5 km).
 === Pros and cons ===
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 == History ==
-<!--''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle 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></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''-->
+<!-- ''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>.'' -->
 [[File:AH-1 M35 System Front View.jpg|x200px|left|thumb|none|A front view of the M195 in the M35 armament system.]]
 In late 1969, six General Electric M35 armament system was made available to AH-1 Cobra units in Vietnam.<ref name="PeoplesAH1Variant">Peoples 1988, 9</ref> The M35 armament system consisted of the '''20 mm M195''' rotary cannon, which was a modified [[M61A1 (20 mm)|M61A1 Vulcan]] rotary cannon with cut down barrels, a declutching feed, and ability to clear itself of live rounds after firing. The Vulcan cannon, which normally could reach fire rates of 4,000-6,000 rounds per minute (RPM) in fighter jet mounts, was reduced to 750-800 RPM in the M195 to make the recoil manageable on a helicopter. However, the recoil was noted to still heavily vibrate the helicopter when firing.<ref name="CentaursVietnam">Peake et al. 2020</ref>
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 == Media ==
-<!-- ''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.'' -->
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 ;Images
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 == External links ==
-<!--''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
+<!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
-* ''other literature.''-->
+* ''other literature.'' -->
 * [https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/m195.htm <nowiki>[Federation of American Scientists]</nowiki> Military Analysis Network - M195 20mm Automatic Gun]
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 {{USA aircraft cannons}}
 [[Category:Aircraft cannons]]

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 <!-- ''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 20 mm M195 was created as a shortened version of the M61 Vulcan specifically to be used on the AH-1G to give it a longer ranged option for enemy suppression.
+The '''20 mm M195''' is an American rotary cannon seen on the AH-1G attack helicopter. It was created as a shortened version of the M61 Vulcan specifically to be used on the AH-1G to give it a longer ranged gun option for enemy suppression.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===

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 '''Pros:'''
 * Having no tracers in the belt allows to keep your position hidden
 '''Cons:'''
-* Only one belt available, no other belt options
+* Cannon mounted under the left pylon wing, can't rotate like nose-mounted miniguns
 == History ==

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 == General info ==
-''Has a magazine of 950 rounds and fires at a rate of around 750-800 rpm in high rof.''
+<!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' -->
 === Available ammunition===
-''The default (and only) belt contains a mix of  He and AP (Or API, it doesnt say)''
+''Describe the shells that are available for the cannon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells)''
 === Comparison with analogues ===
-''Comparable to the 3 barreled 20mm on the Ah-1F and Ah-1z, boasting better overheating qualities''
+<!-- ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns, that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.'' -->
 == Usage in battles ==
-The 20mm can be used up to 2km, exceeding the effective range of the 7.62 miniguns of 1.5.
+<!-- ''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against the main opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.'' -->
 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Default (and only) belt is stealth making it easier to catch opponents off-guard
+* Cannon mounted under the left pylon wing, can't rotate like nose-mounted miniguns
 '''Cons:'''
-* Slow Firing
+* Only one belt available, no other belt options
-* No belt options and no tracers, it can be difficult to hit flying targets
+* No tracers, making it difficult to hit moving targets.
 == History ==
-''"A variant with much shorter barrels, designated the '''M195''', was also developed for use on the M35 Armament Subsystem for use on the AH-1G Cobra helicopter. This variant fed from ammunition boxes fitted to the landing skid and was developed to provide the AH-1 helicopter with a longer-range suppressive fire''"
+''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle 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></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''
 == Media ==
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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:''
+<!-- ''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.-->
+* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' -->
 * [[M61 (20 mm)]]
-* [[JM61A1 (20 mm)]]
+* [[M61A1 (20 mm)]]
-* [[M168 (20 mm)]]
+* [[M197 (20 mm)]]
 == External links ==
-''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
+<!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
-* ''topic on the official game forum;''
+* [https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/m195.htm <nowiki>[Federation of American Scientists]</nowiki> Military Analysis Network - M195 20mm Automatic Gun]
 {{USA aircraft cannons}}
 [[Category:Aircraft cannons]]