Designation:

M242 Bushmaster / LW25

Info
Manufacturer: Boeing Company  
Product type: Weapons & Weapon Systems  
Name: Gun  

The M242 is an electrically powered, chain driven, automatic weapon. It can destroy lightly armored vehicles and aerial targets such as helicopters and slow-flying aircraft. It can also suppress enemy positions such as troops in the open, dug-in positions, and built-up areas.

The M242 is fed by a metallic link belt and has dual-feed capability which allows the crew to select and load two types of available service ammunition. The M242 fires both European and U.S. 25mm ammunition. The five basic U.S. rounds used with the M242 include the M791, M792, M793, M910, and M919.

The gun can be installed or removed in three parts:

  • Receiver assembly. 94.8 lb (43 kg).

  • Barrel assembly. 89.9 lb (40.8 kg).

  • Feeder assembly. 57.8 lb (26.2 kg).

The M242 is the primary armament on the U.S. Army M2/M3 series Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the U.S. Marine Corp LAV-25.

Specifications:
Property Value
Main weapon caliber (mm)
25
Weight (kg)
110
Length (mm)
2760
Barrel length (calibres)
80
Width (mm)
380
Height (mm)
330
Weight (kg)
110.5
Rate of fire (rds/min)
500

Included in:
Product Amount
? (Turret)
1
Bradley M2/M3 (Infantry fighting vehicle)
1
Bradley M2A3/M3A3 (Infantry fighting vehicle)
1
Bradley M6 Linebacker (Anti-aircraft system)
1
Desert Warrior (Infantry fighting vehicle)
1
FVT800 (Turret)
1
FVT925 (Turret)
1
Sharpshooter (Turret)
1
TC-13 (Turret)
1
TC-25 (Turret)
1



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M242 Bushmaster / LW25
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