From PRNewswire: U.S. Navy Awards General Dynamics Contract Extension for Production of F/A-18 Gun Systems

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U.S. Navy Awards General Dynamics Contract Extension for Production of F/A-18 Gun Systems:

"According to Gary LaPerriere, director of operations for General Dynamics in Saco, 'Our team here in Maine is proud to continue to supply our gun system to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. Our M61A1 and M61A2 20mm Gatling gun systems offer lightweight, highly lethal combat support for a variety of aircraft. The M61A1 and M61A2 dramatically increase multiple-hit probabilities when compared to guns with lower rates of fire because they can provide firing rates of up to 7,200 shots per minute. The M61A2 is also 20 percent lighter than the M61A1.'"

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