Nexter Narwhal
The Nexter Narwhal is a type of remotely operated naval artillery turret made by the French company Nexter. It houses a 20 mm autocannon based on the Nexter M621 and M693. The name "Narwhal" is a backronym of "NAval Remote Weapon, Highly Accurate, Lightweight". It is designed to fit warships of all types ranging from patrol boats to frigates to aircraft carriers, notably as a close-quarters self-defence weapon.
| Narwhal | |
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| Type | Autocannon |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2013 — |
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| Production history | |
| Designer | Nexter |
| Designed | 2011 |
| Manufacturer | Nexter |
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| Specifications | |
| Mass | 390 kg (860 lb) (without ammunition) |
| Crew | 1 |
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| Action | Gas unlocked, delayed blowback |
| Elevation | +75°/-20° |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 800 round/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,050 m/s (3,400 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 1,500 m (4,900 ft) against aerial targets |
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