The Probert Encyclopaedia of Warfare

OERLIKON KAD

The Oerlikon KAD (formerly known as the Hispano-Suiza HS 820) is a Swiss 20 mm calibre, gas-operated single-barrel cannon fitted to various mounts including aircraft. The KAD has a rate of fire of 1000 rounds per minute and a muzzle velocity of 1100 meters-per-second giving an effective range of 1500 meters. The Oerlikon KAD takes a 10-round box , 50-round drum magazine or a belt feed, various models being produced with left and right-hand feed systems.
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