The M230 Chaingun is a chain-fed, hydraulically actuated 30mm autocannon attached to the underside of the aircraft. It primarily fires M789 High Explosive Dual Purpose rounds, which are capable of engaging infantry, mechanised / motorised units and lighter armoured targets.

When not in use or in the case of hydraulics failure, the weapon system will move to a stowed position of 11 degrees up through its spring loading mechanism. It will only move from this position after being actioned by either operator of the aircraft.

image of m230 A WASed M230 on the ground

Usage

The M230 can be selected by pressing 1.

When aiming using the TADS, While using the LRFD, you can press T, to have the vanilla targeting systems step in and improve the ranging accuracy.

The M230 will aim at whatever your selected sight is.

30mm Engagment Sequence

To engage a target with 30mm, use the following sequence, known as SWARM:

  1. Sight - Select HMD Shift + 1, TADS Shift + 2 or FCR Shift + 4
  2. Weapon - WAS (Weapon Action Switch) the Gun 1
  3. Arm - The aircraft by pressing Arm button on the armament panel, verify ARM indication on WPN page
  4. Range - Single Detent Range T if stationary or Continuous Lase (Second Detent) (G) if moving. Verify outside of minimum (500m), within maximum (4200m)
  5. Messages - Verify round count, Mode (NORM/FXD) and no EL LIMIT or AZ LIMIT, etc. displayed
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