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M163 VADS

Air defence systemUnited StatesIn service since 1968
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Key specs

Type
Air defence system
Manufacturer
General Electric
Designer
General Electric
Designed
1964
Entered service
1968
Produced
1965–1982
Units produced
654
Status
In service
Crew
4

Air defence system

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Overview

M163 VADS is an air defence system from the United States, made by General Electric. It entered service in 1968; it was produced from 1965 to 1982; 654 were built. It is used or was used by the United States, Chile, Ecuador, Jordan and 6 other countries, and saw combat in the Iraq War, the Gulf War and the Vietnam War.

Specifications

Armament
Main armament
M168 General Dynamics 20 mm Rotary cannon 2,000 rounds (M163) 2,230 rounds (M163A1/A2)
Caliber
20 mm
Maximum range of fire
1 km
Dimensions and weights
Weight
11 t
Length
4.86 m
Width
2.85 m
Height
2.90 m
Mobility and protection
Engine
General Motors 6V53, 6-cylinder two-stroke diesel
Power
158 kW
Road speed
64 km/h
Operational range
443 km
Fuel capacity
360 l
Suspension
torsion bar, 5 road wheels
Amphibious
Yes
Armour
Rolled 5083/5086 H32 aluminium, 29 mm (1.14 in) - 45 mm (1.77 in)

Users & conflicts

Conflicts
Vietnam WarGulf WarIraq War
Operators
ChileEcuadorJordanMoroccoSaudi ArabiaThailandUnited StatesPortugalSudanYemen

Sources

  1. Wikidata: Q1888570, Wikidata
  2. Wikipedia (pl): M163 VADS, Wikipedia
  3. Wikipedia (uk): M163 VADS, Wikipedia
  4. Wikipedia: M163 VADS, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.