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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The Mk 11 mod 5 cannon is a 20 mm cannon fitted into the Mk 4 Mod 0 aicraft gun pod that could be fitted to the bomb rack. It was developed by the US navy and used in planes like the A-4, F-4 or OV-10. Its main use is for an air-to-ground attacks. It was extensively used during the Vietnam conflict.
 
The Mk 11 mod 5 cannon is a 20 mm cannon fitted into the Mk 4 Mod 0 aicraft gun pod that could be fitted to the bomb rack. It was developed by the US navy and used in planes like the A-4, F-4 or OV-10. Its main use is for an air-to-ground attacks. It was extensively used during the Vietnam conflict.
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== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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The 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon can fire up too 4,000 rounds per minute, with a muzzle velocity of 1,012 m/s. Its one-second burst mass is 7.33 kg. The AP shells can penetrate up to 33 mm of armour. The HE shell carries 14 g of explosive, a few hits should be able to destroy a wing or heavily damage any other part of the plane.
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The 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon can fire up too 4,000 rounds per minute, with a muzzle velocity of 1012 m/s. Its one-second burst mass is 7.33 kg. The AP shells can penetrate up to 33 mm of armor. The HE shell carries 14 g of explosive, a few hits should be able to destroy a wing or heavily damage any other part of the plane.
 
Maximum effective range of this cannon is up to 2,000 m.
 
Maximum effective range of this cannon is up to 2,000 m.
  
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=== Comparison with analogues ===
 
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When compared to the M61 Vulcan gunpods, the 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 gunpod adds less weight and drag to the aircraft. However the Mk 11 Mod 5 gunpod has less ammo, a slower fire rate, and a worse precision than the M61 Vulcan gunpods.
 
  
 
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The Mk11 mod 5 20mm is a great choice for multi tasking in battles. Use it either against ground targets such as pillboxes, AAA, machine guns and other ground targets. The best option is to take it with 2 Aim-9B or to take 3 of them if you would like to ground pound some artileries.
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The 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 is a great weapon for multi-tasking in air battles. You can use it either against ground targets (artillery or AA positions) or against aircraft. However, due to its poor armor penetration, it should not be used in mixed battles as a CAS weapon.  
 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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* Very high rate of fire (4,000 rpm)
 
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* Low armour penetration; unsuitable for attacking tanks in mixed battles
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6c4k2RsVpc The U.S. Navy training film (MN 10121a) showcasing the Mark 4 Gun Pod]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6c4k2RsVpc The U.S. Navy training film (MN 10121a) showcasing the Mark 4 Gun Pod]
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Description

The Mk 11 mod 5 cannon is a 20 mm cannon fitted into the Mk 4 Mod 0 aicraft gun pod that could be fitted to the bomb rack. It was developed by the US navy and used in planes like the A-4, F-4 or OV-10. Its main use is for an air-to-ground attacks. It was extensively used during the Vietnam conflict.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

General info

The 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon can fire up too 4,000 rounds per minute, with a muzzle velocity of 1012 m/s. Its one-second burst mass is 7.33 kg. The AP shells can penetrate up to 33 mm of armor. The HE shell carries 14 g of explosive, a few hits should be able to destroy a wing or heavily damage any other part of the plane. Maximum effective range of this cannon is up to 2,000 m.

Available ammunition

  • Default: AP-T · HEI · AP-T
Penetration statistics
Belt Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
Default 33 31 27 24 19 14

Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

The Mk11 mod 5 20mm is a great choice for multi tasking in battles. Use it either against ground targets such as pillboxes, AAA, machine guns and other ground targets. The best option is to take it with 2 Aim-9B or to take 3 of them if you would like to ground pound some artileries.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Very high rate of fire (4,000 rpm)

Cons:

  • Low armour penetration
  • Huge ammo count (3 x 750 rpg) is quickly used at 4,000 rpm.

History

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Media

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See also

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External links


USA aircraft cannons
20 mm  AN/M2 · Browning-Colt Mk12 Mod 0 · Browning-Colt Mk12 Mod 3 · FMC T-160
  M3 · M24A1 · M39 · M39A1 · M39A2 · M39A3 · M61A1 · M195 · M197 · Mk 11 · Mk 11 mod 5 · T31
30 mm  M230E-1 · XM140 · GAU-8/A · GAU-13/A · LR30
37 mm  M4 · M9 · M10
40 mm  M75 · M129
75 mm  M10 · T13E1
  Foreign:
20 mm  Hispano 404 (France) · Hispano Mk.II (Britain) · MG 151 (Germany) · Type 99 Model 1 (Japan)
30 mm  ADEN Mk.4 (Britain)

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