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US Military Land Vehicles: M163 Vulcan

M163
Unofficial names/slang: n/a
Function: Self propelled air defense gatling gun
Contractor: unavailable
Unit cost: unavailable
Length: 16' - 2"
Width: 8' - 10"
Height: 8' - 9"
Speed: 35 mph road, 19 mph off-road
Weight (Combat Loaded): 27,500 lbs
Ground Clearance: 16 inches
Crew: 4
Range (Vehicle): approx. 300 mi
Range (Gun): 5,250 ft (anti-air), 3,250 ft (anti-ground)
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V-53 V-6 @ 215 HP
Armament: M168 gun system, including one M61 gatling gun





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