Avia cannon DEFA 55 2A controlled by CIEES

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Avia cannon DEFA 55 2A.

It armed the main combat planes of the French Air Force from 1953. Its electric firing system operates thanks to the 24/28 V direct current on board negative to ground.

Caliber: 30 mm

1500 shots/min

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