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The F-35B 25mm GAU-22/A cannon static fire test is absolutely stunning. The GAU-22/A is a 25mm four-barrel Gatling-type rotary cannon developed by General Dynamics for use on the F-35 Lightning II. This advanced cannon is an evolution of the earlier GAU-12/U Equalizer, sharing a similar mechanism but optimized for a higher rate of fire and greater reliability. It utilizes a linkless ammunition feed system, reducing the weight and complexity compared to traditional belt-fed systems. The GAU-22/A boasts a rate of fire of around 3,300 rounds per minute and designed to fire a variety of 25mm projectiles, including high-explosive incendiary (HEI) and armor-piercing (AP) rounds.

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