The Profense PF 50 is a 12.7 mm electrically driven (non gas-operated) chain gun produced by Profense LLC, with a maximum rate of fire of 650 rpm. This weapon is very similar to the M2HB machine gun, however it differs in operation system. It works with an electric motor as on the Bushmaster gun produced by ATK.[1] The Profense PF 50 features a digital, programmable, variable rate Gun Control Unit (GCU). It can also be configured to single shot sniper mode, with optical sight mount. It can be installed on helicopter, naval vessels, wheeled vehicles, unmanned vehicles, aircraft, and remotely operated weapon stations.[2]

PF 50 chain gun
PF 50 in AUSA 2015
TypeChain gun
Place of originUSA
Production history
ManufacturerProfense, LLC
Produced2015–present
Specifications
Mass34.47 kg (76.0 lb)
Length1,524 millimetres (60.00 in)
Barrel length802 millimetres (31.57 in)
Width254 millimetres (10.00 in)
Height225 millimetres (8.86 in)

Cartridge12.7x99mm NATO
Caliber12.7 mm (0.5 in)
Barrels1
ActionExternal electric power
Rate of fireVariable, 450/550 rpm with burst limiter, 650 rpm max
Feed system12.7 mm NATO M9 linked ammunition belt
SightsMount for optical sights provided

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References

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  1. ^ "Article AUSA 2015". www.defense.gouv.fr. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
  2. ^ "2018台灣國際海事展與金賓公司展示的武器裝備". 尖端科技 軍事資料庫. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
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