The DS30B is a marinised, stabilized gun mount, which accommodates the Oerlikon 30mm cannon. The DS30B arms the Huon-class coastal minehunters and is the only 30mm gun in service in the Australian Defence Force. The DS30B mounts on the Huons are of the LOCSIG type (locally controlled by a single operator).
Specifications
| Function | Rapid fire cannon |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MSI-Defence Systems |
| Rate of fire | 650 rounds per minute |
| Calibre | 30 millimetre |
| Barrel life | 5,000 rounds (approximately) |
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| Usage | Minehunter, Coastal (MHC) |
Function
Anti-missile and close-in weapon system