30mm DS30M Mark II
Seahawk
Overview
30mm DS30M
Rear view of a Brazilian navy DS30M naval gun mount photographed in 2018.
Source: Brazilian ministry of defense -
© CC BY 2.0
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Naval gun
Entered service
2007
Status
In service
Development
Early 2000's
Developer
United Kingdom
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MSI-Defence Systems
Production
Mid 2000's - Present
Producer
United Kingdom
-
MSI-Defence Systems
Number produced
Several dozen
Designations
30mm Gun Mounting Mark 2 (UK service)
ASCG / Automated Small Caliber Gun
Seahawk (new marketing name)
ASCG / Automated Small Caliber Gun
Seahawk (new marketing name)
Notable users
United Kingdom
Thailand
Brazil
Iraq
Thailand
Brazil
Iraq
Details
Facts
30mm DS30M
30mm DS25M
General
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Naval gun
Ordnance
Type
30mm Bushmaster II
Rate of fire
Single shot, 100, 200 rpm
Range
5 km maximum
3 km practical against surface targets
Muzzle velocity
1.080 m/s
Mount
Feed mechanism
Single belt feed
Ammunition
200 rounds
Traverse
330°, powered
Traverse rate
55°/s
Elevation
-15° to 65°, powered
Elevation rate
55°/s
Operation
Crew
1 operator on mount for local control
Unmanned when using external control
Fire control
External control using electro-optical director
Local control using gunsight
Stabilized
Yes, gyro stabilized
Power supply
External power supply
30 minute standalone operation
Dimensions
Weight
1.4 t
Length
3.66 m
Swept radius
2.36 m
Width
1.86 m
Height
1.8 m
Deck penetration
None
Media
30mm DS30M Mark II
Royal Navy DS30M naval gun mount fitted to a River class Batch 2 offshore patrol vessel.
Source: Royal Navy
Copyright: Crown copyright
30mm DS30M Mark II
Right side view of a Royal Navy DS30M naval gun mount fitted to a Type 23 frigate.
Source: Royal Navy
Copyright: Crown copyright
30mm DS30M Mark II
Right side view of a 30mm DS30M naval gun mount firing in remote control mode.
Source: Royal Navy
Copyright: Crown copyright
30mm DS30M Mark II
Rear view of a 30mm DS30M naval gun mount. Note the operator's console for local control.
Source: Royal Navy
Copyright: Crown copyright
25mm DS25M (Autonomous)
Forward view of the autonomous variant of the DS25M naval gun. The autonomous variant has no local control, but has several sensors for remote control from a console located inside the vessel.
Source: 111 Emergency
Copyright: CC BY 2.0
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